There have been a few big news articles about rising drug-related violence in Costa Rica in 2023. In this video, Patrick and Aaron discuss these articles, their personal experience living in Costa Rica, and how they keep safe.
US State Department Travel Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
US Embassy in Costa Rica Safety Information: https://cr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/safety-and-security/