Security alert for Costa Rica warns of gangs, ‘break-ins and armed robberies’
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The US Embassy in San Jose has issued a security alert for Costa Rica. The alert was issued on Nov. 25, citing reports of recent property crimes, financial crimes and robberies. “Tourists have reported break-ins and armed robberies at Airbnbs and other rental properties,” the alert says. Nearly 3 million people visited Costa Rica in 2024, according to Instituto Costarricense de Turismo. The alert adds that criminal gangs have forced travelers to withdraw large sums of cash from ATMs or by
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