Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US
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In March 2026, Costa Rica extradited citizens to the United States for the first time to face drug-trafficking charges. Among those extradited was Celso Gamboa, a former Supreme Court justice accused by the U.S. of using government connections to traffic cocaine. This extradition was made possible by a 2025 constitutional amendment, championed by President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, which allows the extradition of citizens accused of drug-trafficking and terrorism. The Costa Rican government views the extradition as a significant step in ensuring justice and combating crime. The amendment stipulates that extradited individuals cannot face the death penalty or sentences exceeding 50 years. This move aligns with a broader trend in Latin America of employing more aggressive tactics against organized crime.
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