Costa Rica: Heightened security likely after residents clash with police officers in La Carpio, San Jose, March 9

Event

Heightened security measures are likely to be maintained in the vicinity of La Carpio, San Jose, over the coming hours after individuals residing in the area clashed with police officers March 9. The clashes reportedly came toward the end of a police operation to evict hundreds of families who had recently erected impermanent structures in the area. Some individuals threw stones at the police, wounding two officers; in response, police officers fired tear gas. Garbage was also set on fire in the area, disrupting the flow of traffic.

Residual transport disruptions are possible around La Carpio over the coming hours. Further clashes between residents and police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the affected area. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related transport disruptions.