José Fabio Pizarro Espinoza
José Fabio Pizarro Espinoza is a former police chief in Costa Rica who gained notoriety after being convicted of narcotrafficking. Born in Alajuela, he rose through the ranks of the Fuerza Pública to become the Director General in 2007. However, his career took a turn when he was implicated in drug trafficking activities and was sentenced to ten years in prison in 2018. Following his release in 2022 for good behavior, he has recently made headlines by calling for support for President Rodrigo Chaves.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
José Fabio Pizarro Espinoza, a former police director, called on ex-police officers to support President Rodrigo Chaves.
Lo + importante en 3 minutos: Un condenado por narco llama a expolicías a conformar un movimiento
Costa Rica· 2025-05-16
José Fabio Pizarro Espinoza, a former police director convicted of drug trafficking, called for a movement in support of President Chaves.
Diputados culpan a Chaves por peligrosos llamados al odio y la violencia de sus seguidores: ‘Es escandaloso e indignante’Costa Rica· 2025-05-16
José Fabio Pizarro Espinoza, a former police director convicted of drug trafficking, called for a support movement for President Rodrigo Chaves.
Exdirector de Policía condenado por narcotráfico convoca a movimiento en apoyo a Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-05-16
José Fabio Pizarro is the former director of the Fuerza Pública who called for the support of President Chaves.
Excomandante defiende convocatoria en favor de Rodrigo Chaves: ‘No somos un grupo paramilitar’Costa Rica· 2025-05-16José Fabio Pizarro Espinoza, a former police chief, is leading a call to support President Rodrigo Chaves after being released from prison for drug trafficking.
¿Quién es José Fabio Pizarro, el policía condenado que llama a apoyar a Rodrigo Chaves?Costa Rica· 2025-05-16
