Costa Rica Removes Seven Police Directors After Polygraph Tests

Costa Rica's government has dismissed seven police directors after they failed polygraph tests as part of President Laura Fernández's security initiatives. These officials were part of the Fuerza Élite, a specialized unit tackling organized crime. This move underscores the government's commitment to rigorous security standards and accountability within its high-level security forces, signaling a significant shake-up in the ranks to ensure integrity and effectiveness in fighting crime.