Costa Rica CCSS reports 11% rise in child sexual abuse cases treated in 2025

Costa Rica's social security system (CCSS) treated 11,005 minors for sexual abuse in 2025, an 11% increase from the prior year. The data reflects a worsening public-health and child-protection trend, though reporting may be influenced by improved detection. This signals a growing burden on the healthcare system and underscores a social crisis.