Juan José Andrade

Juan José Andrade is a prominent security strategist and former director of the Policía Nacional in Costa Rica, known for his extensive experience in law enforcement and public safety. He served as the director of the police from 2010 to 2018 and was also the deputy minister of security under President Luis Guillermo Solís from 2014 to 2018. Recently, he drew attention for his critical comments regarding the current state of security in Costa Rica, attributing the ongoing crisis of violence to a lack of effective leadership within the Ministry of Security. Andrade, who is advising presidential candidate Natalia Díaz of the Unidos Podemos party, has emphasized the need for strong command and strategy in policing to combat rising crime rates.