Costa Rica is living its ‘most violent year in history’

Sep. 25, 2023 International

The famously peaceful country known for its “pura vida” lifestyle is now facing runaway drug violence as the cocaine trade ravages Latin America.

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Credits

Guest:

Kate Linthicum - foreign correspondent for the LA Times - @katelinthicum

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Ted Robbins

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