Costa Rica extradites ex-judge Celso Gamboa to US on drug trafficking charges

Costa Rica extradited former Supreme Court judge and security minister Celso Gamboa to the United States on March 20 to face international drug trafficking charges. This marks the first time Costa Rica has extradited one of its own nationals, signaling a significant step in bilateral judicial cooperation. The extradition may pave the way for further collaboration between Costa Rica and the US on transnational crime enforcement.