Erick Lacayo
Costa RicapoliticianMale4.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Erick Lacayo serves as the Deputy Minister of Public Security in Costa Rica, and he has been in the news for addressing the rising crime rates in Alajuelita. He emphasized the need for increased police presence and intervention in areas experiencing high levels of violence, particularly in the wake of several recent homicides.
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Erick Lacayo is the former Deputy Minister accused of omitting the report on police infiltration.
Editorial: Laura Fernández tiene un grave problema dentro del Ministerio de SeguridadCosta Rica· 2026-08-11
Erick Lacayo was the deputy minister of security during the administration of Rodrigo Chaves.
Jerarquía del Ministerio de Seguridad tardó cuatro meses en conocer informe sobre presunta infiltración del crimen organizado entre policíasCosta Rica· 2026-08-06
Erick Lacayo, the former Deputy Minister of Security, was reported alongside Marlon Cubillo for failing to act on an intelligence report.
Exdirector de Fuerza Pública denuncia filtración de informe confidencial a ‘La Nación’ y otros medios sobre 116 policías que estarían vinculados con crimen organizadoCosta Rica· 2026-08-06
Erick Lacayo is the former Deputy Minister of Security who is being accused of not processing an intelligence report.
Ministro de Seguridad denuncia ante Fiscalía a exviceministro y exdirector de Fuerza Pública del gobierno de Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2026-08-06Erick Lacayo, the former Deputy Minister of Security, received the intelligence report during his tenure.
Ministro de Seguridad alega que gobierno desconocía informe sobre 116 policías que estarían vinculados con crimen organizadoCosta Rica· 2026-08-05Erick Lacayo is the Deputy Minister of Security who confirmed the detention of a protester.
Gobierno confirma detención de un manifestante durante protestas de agricultoresCosta Rica· 2025-11-12
Erick Lacayo is the Deputy Minister of Security who explained the government's stance on the prohibition of vehicles in front of the Presidential House.
Agricultores marcharon contra el gobierno de Rodrigo Chaves para denunciar abandono del agro y exigir reformas urgentesCosta Rica· 2025-11-12
Erick Lacayo is the deputy minister who detailed the police resources and strategies to combat crime in Guácimo.
Grupos criminales ejercen control ilegal en Guácimo: cobran ‘impuestos’ a comerciantes a cambio de ‘protección’Costa Rica· 2025-10-26
Erick Lacayo is the Deputy Minister of Public Security who reported on the violence in the country.
Balacera en parque de Hatillo: un joven y una adulta mayor mueren en ataque a tirosCosta Rica· 2025-02-28
Erick Lacayo is the Deputy Minister of Public Security who reported on crime containment efforts.
Violencia en Alajuelita continúa: Mujer asesinada y su hija de 17 años herida en balaceraCosta Rica· 2025-02-26
