Wálter Espinoza
Wálter Espinoza served as the director of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) and was pivotal in the operations against the 'Los Papis' cartel, highlighting the group's violent tactics and extensive drug trafficking network.
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Recent news mentions
Walter Espinoza was the previous director of the Policía Judicial who passed away at the age of 54.
Fiscalía de Género conforma grupo de trabajo para investigar denuncia por violación en contra de director del OIJ
Costa Rica· 2025-10-28
Walter Espinoza was the previous director of the OIJ before Randall Zúñiga took over after his death.
Denuncian al director del OIJ Randall Zúñiga por presunta violaciónCosta Rica· 2025-10-28Walter Espinoza is mentioned as a former director who worked with the DEA on extradition agreements.
Randall Zúñiga: ‘Solo en este gobierno se toman represalias por la labor del OIJ’Costa Rica· 2025-09-22
Walter Espinoza was the director of the OIJ before Randall Zúñiga and was involved in agreements with the DEA.
Randall Zúñiga: ‘Si se va un especialista, lo recuperamos hasta en siete años’Costa Rica· 2025-09-21
Wálter Espinoza, the then director of the OIJ, confirmed the violent tactics used by Diablo's gang.
El expediente poco conocido de Diablo: de presunto ladrón de ganado al narco más buscadoCosta Rica· 2025-06-08
Wálter Espinoza was the director of the OIJ and provided insights on the operations of the criminal group.
Caso ‘Los Papis’: Tribunal de Delincuencia Organizada efectúa juicio contra una impresionante cantidad de acusadosCosta Rica· 2025-05-31
