Question about Costa Rica's kidnappings

American · Apr 24, 2004

I heard a stat that Costa Rica has risen to number 5 in the world for kidnappings. Can anyone verify that? If so, please profide the source.

I saw another stat that there is a kidnapping in Latin -America every 60 seconds and that 70% of those who are kidnapped do not survive the ordeal.

SrMuny · Apr 25, 2004

Not TRUE. Costa Rica is at least in the TOP 3. The survival rate of the VICTIMS here is LESS than 10%

Most have died be being chopped up with machetes the weapon of choice. Some by hanging and a small % are taking to the DEL REY and fukked to death.

Hope that helps.

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AirForce1 · Apr 26, 2004

Sr. Muny, always great to see you back and posting solid stuff about your former home.....lol.

American · Apr 26, 2004

Too bad you missed the Al Qaeda in Costa Rica thread, where I identified CR as a prime "soft" target for an attack(s). It got pretty intense and was unfortunately eaten by the "Deletion Monster."

RIOSHILL · Apr 27, 2004

For anyone with a family, kidnappings have got to be a concern in any impoverished country. I know one thing for certain--CR depends on tourism heavily. And when tourism is your biggest source of income, you do whatever it takes to maintain a pristine image. People who think that stories are not suppressed from the press are extremely naiive.

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