Gerardo Castaing
Gerardo Castaing is a former chief of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) in Costa Rica, recognized for his leadership in criminal investigations, including the 'Monstruo de Liberia' case. Under his guidance, the OIJ achieved a swift resolution to this high-profile case, highlighting the efficiency and dedication of law enforcement in addressing severe criminal acts.
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Gerardo Castaing commented on the execution cases and the involvement of hired killers.
OIJ identifica víctima de homicidio en Jacó
Costa Rica· 2026-02-19
Gerardo Castaing is a criminologist and former OIJ chief who warns about the collapse of security in the province.
Disputas entre ‘la alianza’ y los Maruja duplican homicidios en CartagoCosta Rica· 2026-02-16
Gerardo Castaing is a criminologist and former director of the Judicial Investigation Agency who compares two loan phenomena.
Chorro a chorro: ¿Opera una nueva modalidad de préstamos gota a gota en Costa Rica?Costa Rica· 2025-11-24
Gerardo Castaing warned that crime has taken control of the streets and that the system is a failure.
Editorial: Cuando el presidente intenta tapar el sol con un dedoCosta Rica· 2025-08-23
Gerardo Castaing believes that the government's measures against crime should be evaluated by their results.
Critican a Rodrigo Chaves por decir que la inseguridad no es tan grave. ‘Es un fracaso y trata de engañar’, dicen expertosCosta Rica· 2025-08-22
Gerardo Castaing explained that insecurity in the capital is related to poverty belts and the lack of resources.
¿Cuán insegura es San José? Revisamos cifras tras declaraciones de TrumpCosta Rica· 2025-08-18
Gerardo Castaing, the former chief of the OIJ, praised the investigation of the case.
La masacre de Liberia: el monstruo en la casa de al ladoCosta Rica· 2025-06-15
