Sadie Barrantes

Sadie Barrantes is a community activist from Guácimo, Costa Rica, who has been advocating for the establishment of a judicial circuit in her region. Frustrated by the challenges faced by residents in accessing justice, she has worked alongside other local women to bring attention to the difficulties of traveling long distances to courts in Guápiles. Barrantes has expressed the urgent need for better judicial services and police presence in Guácimo, citing rising crime rates and the lack of basic judicial infrastructure. Her efforts have contributed to a legislative initiative aimed at creating a local penal court and improving access to justice for the community.