Celso Gamboa
Costa RicapoliticianMaleb. 19745.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Celso Gamboa is a former Costa Rican magistrate who gained notoriety for his involvement in legal controversies, including accusations of influence peddling related to the alleged removal of a political figure's name from judicial investigations. His legal troubles culminated in a process to lift his immunity, reflecting the complexities surrounding judicial accountability in Costa Rica.
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Celso Gamboa was one of the first Costa Ricans extradited to face justice in the United States.
Así es como el crimen organizado está transformando la política en Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-06-22
El fiscal general mencionó que la extradición de Bell Fernández se considera de un alto perfil como ocurrió con la del exmagistrado Celso Gamboa.
Macho Coca será extraditado a Estados Unidos por narcotráfico; Fiscalía gana apelaciónCosta Rica· 2026-06-02
Celso Gamboa is mentioned as an ex-magistrate whose son was rumored to be present during a vandalism incident.
Vecino de Cartago entrega a su hijo sospechoso de daños en basílica de Los Ángeles, informe descarta que suceso esté relacionado con familiar de Celso GamboaCosta Rica· 2026-06-02
Celso Gamboa is facing extradition to the United States on charges related to drug trafficking.
Abogado de Celso Gamboa afirma que exmagistrado ‘no está cooperando con el gobierno estadounidense’Costa Rica· 2026-05-29
Celso Gamboa, a former magistrate, is accused of drug trafficking and is awaiting extradition to the United States.
Celso Gamboa afirma que ‘sí hay’ estructuras delictivas en instituciones públicas de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-03-03Celso Gamboa is also in the extradition process along with other criminal leaders.
Golpe a 74 objetivos incide en leve baja de homicidios en este inicio de añoCosta Rica· 2026-02-21
In 2018, the Assembly dismissed then-magistrate Celso Gamboa after a recommendation from the Corte Plena.
Editorial: Si el Congreso va a exigir cuentas, que empiece dando el ejemploCosta Rica· 2026-02-16
Celso Gamboa is allegedly linked to the failed attempt to transfer $10 million to INS Valores.
Sugeval y Sugese investigan fallido intento de ingresar $10 millones a INS ValoresCosta Rica· 2026-02-06
Celso Gamboa is involved in a legal process regarding his possible extradition to the United States for drug trafficking charges.
Celso Gamboa abrazó a su hermana y ‘hubo un tono de despedida’, afirma abogado tras resolución que acelera posible extradiciónCosta Rica· 2026-01-22
Celso Gamboa is a former magistrate who has been separated from a trial related to alleged bribery.
Apuran extradición: Tribunal acepta solicitud de Fiscalía y separa a Celso Gamboa de último juicio pendiente por viaje a PanamáCosta Rica· 2026-01-21
Celso Gamboa has been detained for alleged drug trafficking and was previously received by Jorge Torres.
‘Hago responsable a este gobierno de cualquier cosa que me pase’: estas son las denuncias de Sergio Ortiz, sindicalista del ICECosta Rica· 2026-01-16
Celso Gamboa is mentioned as someone who pressured the INS for financial gain.
Ariel Robles a Chaves: en vez de poner a la DIS a investigar a Stella, deberían investigar la posible infiltración del narco en el gobiernoCosta Rica· 2026-01-15
Celso Gamboa was connected to agents promoting a significant financial transaction at INS Valores.
Exgerente del INS revela prohibición para pautar con ‘La Nación’, ‘Teletica’ y ‘CR Hoy’Costa Rica· 2026-01-14
Celso Gamboa described his life in prison and the challenges he faces while awaiting extradition to the United States.
Celso Gamboa sobre su vida en La Reforma: ‘He aprendido a pelear’Costa Rica· 2026-01-14
Celso Gamboa is a former magistrate accused in the United States of alleged drug trafficking.
Presidenta del INS confirma llamada de exasesor de Rodrigo Chaves por transferencia de $10 millones que estaría vinculada a Celso GamboaCosta Rica· 2026-01-12Celso Gamboa arrived at the courts for an extradition process he is facing.
24 fotos del equipo de ‘La Nación’ que narran el 2025: Vea las imágenesCosta Rica· 2025-12-25
Celso Gamboa, a former magistrate, stated that smuggling drugs into Costa Rica is very easy.
Editorial: Narcos unidos versus poderes del Estado en confrontaciónCosta Rica· 2025-12-09Celso Gamboa is an extraditable former Minister of Security accused of crimes that his sister claims occurred only in Costa Rica.
Natalia Gamboa: Supuestos hechos acusados a Celso Gamboa no ocurrieron en Estados UnidosCosta Rica· 2025-11-27
Celso Gamboa was involved in a trial for alleged influence peddling, from which he was exonerated.
Fiscal que lideró lucha contra grandes bandas de Limón asume fiscalía de Legitimación de CapitalesCosta Rica· 2025-11-23
Celso Gamboa is linked to the cartel del Caribe Sur according to the OIJ.
Qué es el cartel del Caribe Sur y por qué el OIJ lo califica como una red criminal transnacionalCosta Rica· 2025-11-04
Celso Gamboa is an ex-magistrate facing extradition for alleged drug trafficking.
Extradición de Celso Gamboa enfrenta nuevo revésCosta Rica· 2025-10-31
Celso Gamboa is an extraditable former magistrate discussed during the session.
Sala Constitucional condena decisión de Gilberth Jiménez de declarar secreta sesión sobre Celso Gamboa con director de la DISCosta Rica· 2025-10-21
Celso Gamboa is facing extradition to the United States for drug trafficking charges.
Cuatro hombres detenidos para su extradición a Estados Unidos como sospechosos de narcotráficoCosta Rica· 2025-10-18
Celso Gamboa is a former magistrate and former Minister of Security facing extradition to the United States for alleged drug trafficking.
¿Qué sigue para Celso Gamboa, Pecho de Rata y Gato tras el fallo que autoriza su extradición a Estados Unidos?Costa Rica· 2025-10-17
Carlo Díaz referred to the detention of several Costa Rican nationals, including former magistrate Celso Gamboa, accused of international drug trafficking.
Carlo Díaz niega que se haya desestimado una investigación contra diputados por presunto narcotráficoCosta Rica· 2025-10-15
Celso Gamboa was the one who presented the majority of the proceedings for extradition.
Juez debió resolver 45 gestiones de Celso Gamboa, Pecho de Rata y Jonathan Álvarez antes de avalar extradiciónCosta Rica· 2025-10-13Celso Gamboa is appealing his extradition to the United States for alleged drug trafficking.
Celso Gamboa, Pecho de Rata y Jonathan Álvarez apelan extradiciónCosta Rica· 2025-10-11Celso Gamboa is facing multiple legal cases in Costa Rica and is involved in extradition proceedings to the United States for alleged drug trafficking.
¿Existen vías para acelerar la extradición de Celso Gamboa?Costa Rica· 2025-10-09
Celso Gamboa is a former Minister of Security and is being extradited to the United States for drug trafficking charges.
Tribunal ordena la extradición a Estados Unidos de un exministro costarricense por narcotráfico
Panama· 2025-10-08Celso Gamboa is an ex-magistrate facing extradition to the United States for alleged drug trafficking charges.
Estas son las causas pendientes en Costa Rica de los extraditables a Estados Unidos (Celso Gamboa, Pecho de Rata y Jonathan Álvarez)Costa Rica· 2025-10-08