Suspected Gunman in Limón Shooting Identified as Notorious Figure from Nicaragua
The individual arrested following a shooting incident in Playa Bonita is linked to a criminal network operating in both Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Authorities in Nicaragua have identified a man apprehended in connection with a shooting incident at Playa Bonita, Limón, as one of the most dangerous individuals from the Southern Caribbean region.
The suspect, known by the surname Aragón, is 33 years old and has been implicated in numerous criminal activities, including homicide, robbery, illegal possession of firearms, and drug trafficking.
News outlets report that he is under investigation for the homicide of taxi driver Leonard Jenoy, which occurred in Bluefields on November 4, 2024.
On March 17, 2025, the suspect was taken into custody by law enforcement, shortly after sharing a 26-second video on WhatsApp where he claimed to be hiding in a mangrove area.
In the video, he stated, "The law has caught us.
I’m hiding here waiting to see what happens.
One of our groups has been arrested."
The video, shared before his capture revealed him concealed within vegetation, was not made public to uphold the presumption of innocence.
At the time of his arrest, officers seized a firearm from Aragón, who was hiding in the Cariari Park, close to the site of the shooting.
The shooting at Playa Bonita on March 16 resulted in injuries to several individuals, including an agent from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) and a border police officer.
Reports confirm that two individuals were detained in connection with the incident.
The police continue to pursue additional suspects, believed to be part of a power struggle between criminal organizations.
As investigations proceed, authorities are focusing on a possible collaboration between Aragón's criminal group and a local organized crime group known as "La H" or "Los Hondureños." This connection hints at a broader network that spans both Nicaragua and Costa Rica, indicating an intricate web of drug trafficking and organized crime affecting regional security.
As of March 17, 2025, Costa Rica has recorded 200 homicides in the first months of the year, signaling an alarming trend in violence.
Contrasting statistics show that in the same period in 2023, the country experienced 174 homicides, contributing to what was noted as the most violent year on record, ending with a total of 904 homicides.
The OIJ director, Randall Zúñiga, pointed out that if current trends continue, 2025 could see a staggering increase in homicide rates, with projections estimating between 925 and 975 homicides.
The provinces most affected by the increasing violence include San José, Limón, and Puntarenas, while Cartago reports the least with ten murders so far this year.
This surge in violence aligns with recent incidents, including a shooting just outside a supermarket in Santa Bárbara, Heredia, where a 67-year-old man was fatally shot.
Footage from security cameras showed the assailants approaching on a motorcycle and firing repeatedly into the vehicle of the victim, marking another case in the rising crime wave.
The unfolding situation in Costa Rica reflects ongoing struggles with organized crime, particularly linked to drug trafficking networks operating across the region, which pose significant challenges for law enforcement and community safety.
The suspect, known by the surname Aragón, is 33 years old and has been implicated in numerous criminal activities, including homicide, robbery, illegal possession of firearms, and drug trafficking.
News outlets report that he is under investigation for the homicide of taxi driver Leonard Jenoy, which occurred in Bluefields on November 4, 2024.
On March 17, 2025, the suspect was taken into custody by law enforcement, shortly after sharing a 26-second video on WhatsApp where he claimed to be hiding in a mangrove area.
In the video, he stated, "The law has caught us.
I’m hiding here waiting to see what happens.
One of our groups has been arrested."
The video, shared before his capture revealed him concealed within vegetation, was not made public to uphold the presumption of innocence.
At the time of his arrest, officers seized a firearm from Aragón, who was hiding in the Cariari Park, close to the site of the shooting.
The shooting at Playa Bonita on March 16 resulted in injuries to several individuals, including an agent from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) and a border police officer.
Reports confirm that two individuals were detained in connection with the incident.
The police continue to pursue additional suspects, believed to be part of a power struggle between criminal organizations.
As investigations proceed, authorities are focusing on a possible collaboration between Aragón's criminal group and a local organized crime group known as "La H" or "Los Hondureños." This connection hints at a broader network that spans both Nicaragua and Costa Rica, indicating an intricate web of drug trafficking and organized crime affecting regional security.
As of March 17, 2025, Costa Rica has recorded 200 homicides in the first months of the year, signaling an alarming trend in violence.
Contrasting statistics show that in the same period in 2023, the country experienced 174 homicides, contributing to what was noted as the most violent year on record, ending with a total of 904 homicides.
The OIJ director, Randall Zúñiga, pointed out that if current trends continue, 2025 could see a staggering increase in homicide rates, with projections estimating between 925 and 975 homicides.
The provinces most affected by the increasing violence include San José, Limón, and Puntarenas, while Cartago reports the least with ten murders so far this year.
This surge in violence aligns with recent incidents, including a shooting just outside a supermarket in Santa Bárbara, Heredia, where a 67-year-old man was fatally shot.
Footage from security cameras showed the assailants approaching on a motorcycle and firing repeatedly into the vehicle of the victim, marking another case in the rising crime wave.
The unfolding situation in Costa Rica reflects ongoing struggles with organized crime, particularly linked to drug trafficking networks operating across the region, which pose significant challenges for law enforcement and community safety.
