Costa Rica’s Top Drug Lord Captured | Canada News

El Diablo, Costa Rica’s top drug kingpin and half-million-dollar fugitive, was finally captured Friday morning in Rio Frio during a high-stakes takedown that turned deadly—killing a rival cartel leader and injuring eight others. The arrest marks a major win against organized crime in a country once hailed as one of Central America’s safest, now grappling with escalating violence as drug trafficking surges. The U.S. embassy praised Costa Rica’s efforts, but the operation’s chaos underscores the brutal cost of the fight against cartels in the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2aac732030f6ed2b