Costa Rica Prosecutor Raids Santa Cruz Municipality Over Permit Irregularities

Costa Rican prosecutors raided the Santa Cruz municipality in Guanacaste over alleged irregularities in construction permits, targeting Mayor Jorge Arturo Alfaro, his son, and municipal officials for influence peddling, bribery, and illicit enrichment. The investigation is ongoing, and no formal charges have been filed. This marks a notable corruption probe in a local government, potentially affecting political stability in the region.

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