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Drug violence triggers political upheaval in Costa Rica

Escalating drug violence has caused a major political reaction in Costa Rica. The headline does not provide casualty figures or specific incidents.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 27, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC.

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Worsening organized violence could undermine public security and governance.

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Runaway Drug Violence Sets Off a Political Earthquake in Costa Rica ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC

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