Q COSTARICA — Frente Amplio (FA) presidential candidate Ariel Robles harshly criticizes President Rodrigo Chaves for downplaying the country’s security crisis.
According to Robles, the situation is alarming and affects the daily lives of Costa Ricans.
“The security issue is serious enough to have everyone’s eyes on it,” the FA candidate stated.
Robles rejected the president’s recent statements, arguing that the so-called “public security disaster” isn’t nearly as severe as some suggest. In his view, this stance overlooks the real challenges most people face every day.
“The public security disaster is very serious. Most people in Costa Rica take to the streets in fear, without knowing what reality they’re going to face. That’s the climate we live in in Costa Rica. Only someone riding in a car with a presidential escort, dodging every red light and having all the security necessary, could say something like what he said,” Robles questioned.
The presidential candidate emphasized that violence cannot be downplayed and that addressing the issue must begin with a recognition of the magnitude of the problem.
“The security disaster does concern us and is serious, and that’s where it should be addressed,” he maintained.
Robles’ statements come at a critical moment for the country’s security.
Costa Rica has recorded 583 homicides so far this year, with San José (195), Limón (121), and Puntarenas (108) being the most dangerous provinces. If the trend continues, 2025 would close with nearly 900 murders, marking the third consecutive year of record homicidal violence.
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