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Costa Rica’s mega-prison receives first inmates

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Briefings

President Laura Fernandez inaugurated a $35 million mega-prison near San Jose to house up to 5,100 inmates, marking the facility's first occupancy. The project represents a significant expansion of the country's incarceration capacity, though the specific operational timeline for the first batch of inmates remains unconfirmed.

Key points

• President Laura Fernandez inaugurated a $35 million mega-prison near San Jose to house up to 5,100 inmates.
• The facility is scheduled for its first occupancy, but the exact date and specific inmate details are not provided in the source.

Context

This infrastructure project is part of Costa Rica's ongoing efforts to manage its growing prison population, though the specific operational timeline for the first batch of inmates remains unconfirmed.

Limitations

The source provides only the inauguration date and budget; specific operational timelines, inmate details, and the exact location of the first occupancy are not supplied.

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