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Costa Rica em alerta: aumento de crimes contra estrangeiros preocupa a embaixada dos EUA

Recomendações para turistas e residentes frente a roubos e golpes

A embaixada dos Estados Unidos na Costa Rica emitiu um alerta de segurança devido ao aumento de crimes contra turistas e residentes estrangeiros. Os incidentes incluem invasões a casas e negócios, assaltos à mão armada e golpes financeiros, obrigando algumas vítimas a sacar dinheiro ou realizar transferências sob ameaça. Aluguéis de curta duração, como Airbnb, também têm sido alvo, com invasores exigindo dinheiro e objetos de valor.

Para reduzir riscos, recomenda-se instalar câmeras de segurança, luzes com sensor de movimento, guardar objetos de valor e minimizar o dinheiro em espécie. Limitar informações pessoais nas redes sociais e definir regras claras de acesso a propriedades ajuda a prevenir incidentes. Manter contato com autoridades locais ou grupos de vigilância comunitária também é aconselhável.

Turistas devem evitar reagir durante roubos, não portar objetos chamativos, se deslocar em grupo e ficar atentos a sistemas de travamento remoto de veículos que possam ser manipulados. Escolher acomodações seguras e ter seguro que cubra perdas por roubo são precauções importantes.

O alerta ocorre em meio ao aumento de crimes em áreas frequentadas por estrangeiros. Apesar de a Costa Rica continuar atraente por suas praias, fauna e cultura, a embaixada destaca a importância da prevenção, vigilância e resposta rápida. As vítimas devem contatar a Oficina de Investigação Judicial (OIJ), e quem precisar de assistência consular pode ligar para a embaixada em San José pelo +506 2519-2000 ou pelo e-mail ACSSanJose@state.gov.

By Heydi Bernal for Ruta Pantera on 11/27/2025 10:23:23 AM

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