A violent shooting in Hatillo has left one person dead and five others injured, according to multiple posts by La Nación on February 25, 2026. The publication also reported that former President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union address amid ongoing controversy related to the Epstein scandal.
In a post published at 02:40 UTC, La Nación stated: ” Violenta balacera deja un muerto y cinco personas heridas en Hatillo https://t.co/LHWBe2lzCu”. Just minutes later, at 02:42 UTC, a similar update was shared: ” Violenta balacera deja un muerto y cinco personas heridas en Hatillo https://t.co/7eIUy5WX1c”.
Later that night, at 02:47 UTC, La Nación turned attention to U.S. politics with another post: ” Trump dará discurso del estado de la Unión bajo la sombra del escándalo Epstein https://t.co/6syEXBebBI”.
Hatillo is a district located in San José, Costa Rica, which has experienced sporadic incidents of violence in recent years. The State of the Union address is an annual event where the President of the United States addresses Congress to outline legislative priorities and national issues. The Epstein scandal refers to allegations and legal proceedings involving Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, which have drawn significant media attention internationally.
