Investigations carried out by the OIJ and the public prosecutor’s office have identified sexual‑exploitation networks operating in Costa Rica that match the modus operandi attributed to the criminal group known as the Tren de Aragua. The findings suggest that the same patterns used by the organization elsewhere are present in the local cases. A former prosecutor cautioned that Costa Rica could shift from being merely a transit zone to becoming a safe haven for the group. He warned that without decisive action the country may provide a permanent base for the criminals. Authorities are now linking the detected networks to the wider transnational operation. The warning underscores the urgency of coordinated law‑enforcement measures.