Ministerio Público de Costa Rica responde al Gobierno y rechaza críticas por el caso de alias “Diablo”: “Debilitan la lucha contra el crimen organizado”

The Ministerio Público of Costa Rica has issued a formal response to the national government, rejecting recent criticisms regarding the handling of the case against Alejandro Arias Monge, known as "Diablo." The prosecutor's office addressed remarks made by representatives of the Executive Branch following the high-profile capture of the suspect.

In its statement, the Ministerio Público characterized the government's scrutiny as counterproductive, asserting that such public questioning undermines the institutional efforts dedicated to combating organized crime. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the judicial and executive branches regarding the management of criminal investigations and the strategies employed to address security challenges in the country.