Edson Rodríguez

Edson Rodríguez is the director of the National Coast Guard Academy in Costa Rica. He has been vocal about the challenges facing the Academy, particularly regarding its recent relocation from Quepos to Pococí, which he argues has severely limited training opportunities for new recruits. In a recent statement, Rodríguez expressed frustration over his inability to communicate with key government officials, including the Minister of Public Security, Mario Zamora, and the Deputy Minister, Manuel Jiménez Steller, regarding the decision behind the relocation. He highlighted the negative impact of the move on training and operational readiness, emphasizing the necessity of proximity to the ocean for effective coast guard training.