During his official visit to Costa Rican soil, the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, advocated for close and “unlimited” cooperation between both nations, with the primary goal of combating the growing wave of criminal activity affecting Costa Rica. During his remarks, the Salvadoran leader emphasized that his government is fully willing to share the strategies that enabled his country to drastically reduce violence rates.

Bukele’s proposal focuses on a robust exchange of intelligence and operational tactics. According to the president, the success of his security model lies not only in the deployment of force, but also in the political will to dismantle the financial and logistical structures of organized crime groups. “We are here to support Costa Rica in everything it needs, without reservations, because regional security is a shared responsibility,” stated the Salvadoran head of state.

The visit comes at a critical moment for Costa Rica, where the rise of homicides linked to drug trafficking has generated strong pressure on local authorities. In this context, the Costa Rican government has shown openness to analyzing the tools suggested by the Salvadoran delegation, seeking to adapt those that align with the country’s legal and democratic framework.

The bilateral meeting also served to discuss the importance of securing borders and ports, key points for the transit of illicit substances. Bukele insisted that prevention and territorial control are fundamental steps that Costa Rica must strengthen to prevent crime from becoming irreversibly entrenched.

The day concluded with a message of solidarity and commitment. Although implementing these measures will require a thorough technical analysis by the Security Ministries of both countries, Bukele’s offer sets a precedent in regional diplomacy, positioning security cooperation as the central axis of the bilateral agenda for the coming months.