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Costa Rica Labels IRGC, Hamas, Hezbollah as Terrorists

4/10/2026

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Costa Rica designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hamas, Hezbollah, and Yemen's Houthis as terrorist organizations, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Public Security Minister Mario Zamora said the designation will restrict entry for members and enable investigations into illicit assets.
The move places Costa Rica with Latin American and other nations in international anti-terrorism efforts.
Geopolitical ties with the United States and Israel help explain the decision.

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Costa Rica designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hamas, Hezbollah, and Yemen's Houthis as terrorist organizations, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Public Security Minister Mario Zamora said the designation will restrict entry for members and enable investigations into illicit assets.
The move places Costa Rica with Latin American and other nations in international anti-terrorism efforts.
Geopolitical ties with the United States and Israel help explain the decision.