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Activist Accused of Assassination Plot Amid Security Crisis

1/15/2026

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Costa Rican activist Stella Chinchilla, vice president of the Friends for Peace Center, is accused of plotting to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves.
Chinchilla says the allegations are baseless, politically motivated, and that the evidence is fabricated as part of government harassment.
The accusations come amid security concerns, with 877 killings recorded in 2025 linked to drug gangs.
President Rodrigo Chaves has increased his security in response to the threats.

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Costa Rican activist Stella Chinchilla, vice president of the Friends for Peace Center, is accused of plotting to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves.
Chinchilla says the allegations are baseless, politically motivated, and that the evidence is fabricated as part of government harassment.
The accusations come amid security concerns, with 877 killings recorded in 2025 linked to drug gangs.
President Rodrigo Chaves has increased his security in response to the threats.