Costa Rica's security director says plot to assassinate president uncovered

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica’s national security chief on Tuesday revealed details of an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of presidential and legislative elections. Jorge Torres, director of the Intelligence and National Security Directorate, told journalists about the plot allegations as he prepared to file a formal complaint at the public prosecutor's office. Torres said a call was received from a woman who reported a supposed plot against Chaves, adding a payment had been made to a hitman.