Costa Rica 2027 budget cuts hit Drug Control Police, migration, prisons

Costa Rica's 2027 budget proposes over ₡300 million in cuts to the Drug Control Police, migration services, and the penitentiary system, with the Ministry of Justice facing a ₡5.6 billion reduction. The National Association of Public Employees (ANEP) denounces the cuts, warning of operational impacts on security and migration control. The move signals fiscal tightening amid broader budget constraints, but the full scope and legislative approval remain uncertain.