Costa Rica Closes Extradition Loophole for Foreign Fugitives

Costa Rica has successfully closed a long-standing extradition loophole, rooted in Article 32 of its Constitution, which previously allowed foreign fugitives to avoid justice by becoming Costa Rican nationals.

10 Jul, 01:30 — 10 Jul, 01:30

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How Costa Rica Closed an Extradition Loophole Used by Foreign Fugitives

For years, Costa Rica’s ban on extraditing its own citizens created an opening for foreign fugitives who managed to become Costa Rican nationals before facing justice abroad. The loophole was rooted in Article 32 of the Constitution, which long protected Costa Ricans from being forced to leave national territory. Costa Rica’s extradition law also protected […] The post How Costa Rica Closed an Extradition Loophole Used by Foreign Fugitives appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | ...

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