Carlos Tiffer

Carlos Tiffer is a prominent Costa Rican lawyer, educator, and consultant specializing in criminal law and human rights. He serves as a professor in the Master’s program in Criminal Sciences at the University of Costa Rica and is associated with various international organizations, including the United Nations Latin American Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (Ilanud) and UNICEF. Tiffer has been vocal about the issues surrounding incarceration and the impact of punitive measures on crime rates, advocating for a justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment. His insights and critiques have gained attention in light of recent proposals for prison reform in Costa Rica, particularly the controversial idea of constructing a mega-prison modeled after El Salvador's notorious incarceration policies.