In Costa Rica, which until late was considered 1 of the safest countries in Latin America, a high-security mega-prison opened.
It is part of the fight against increasing crime, modeled on a hard run against gangs in close El Salvador.
A maximum safety punishment against organised crime (CACCO) was inaugurated by Costa Rican president Laura Fernandez. It is located close the country's capital, San Jose, and can accommodate 5100 prisoners, or about 20% of all presently in Costa Rica.
APW, PAP
