Costa Rica opens mega-prison inspired by El Salvador's model

Costa Rica has opened a high-security mega-prison, which President Laura Fernandez calls part of a tough-on-crime model. Reports say the jail will eventually hold 5,100 inmates.

Timeline

1. 15 Oct, 00:24 UTCAl Jazeera covers Costa Rica mega-prison opening
2. 15 Oct, 06:00 UTCFree Malaysia Today reports jail opening

Top sources

• Costa Rica opens mega-prison as Bukele model embraced across Latin AmericaAl Jazeera
• Costa Rica opens jail inspired by El Salvador mega-prisonFree Malaysia Today