Costa Rica opens 5,100-inmate mega prison modeled on El Salvador's terrorism confinement centers

Costa Rica inaugurated a 5,100-inmate mega prison, with President Laura Fernandez Delgado touting it as a milestone in prison security. The facility is modeled on El Salvador's terrorism confinement centers, which face scrutiny over alleged human rights abuses, signaling a regional shift toward tougher incarceration policies.