Costa Rica Targets Landowners Linked to Clandestine Drug Airstrips

Costa Rica's President Laura Fernández is cracking down on landowners involved in drug trafficking by targeting those who own properties with unauthorized airstrips used for smuggling. The government, through its new Fuerza Élite task force, is drafting legislation that will impose severe penalties on these individuals. This move is crucial as drug trafficking poses a significant threat to the country's security and environment, highlighting the government's commitment to fighting this illegal activity.