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Costa Rica uncovered an alleged assassination plot against President Chaves before the Feb. 1 election, prompting security boosts and an ongoing investigation.
Costa Rica’s government announced on January 13, 2026, that it had uncovered an alleged assassination plot against President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of the February 1 elections.
Security chief Jorge Torres said confidential intelligence from a woman revealed a paid hit attempt, prompting heightened security for Chaves, who is barred from re-election.
The case has been referred to prosecutors, with no arrests made.
The announcement coincided with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele’s visit and Chaves’s planned cornerstone ceremony for a new mega-prison modeled after one in El Salvador.
The investigation remains ongoing, with officials urging public calm.
Costa Rica descubrió un presunto complot de asesinato contra el presidente Chaves antes de las elecciones del 1 de febrero, lo que provocó un aumento de la seguridad y una investigación en curso.