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Rico is a name and a term with multiple uses. It is commonly a given name or surname in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures, often a shortened form of Ricardo in Spanish or Enrico in Italian. In Spanish, “rico” also functions as an ordinary adjective meaning “rich” and, in culinary contexts, “delicious.”

RICO refers to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a United States federal law enacted in 1970 as part of the Organized Crime Control Act. The statute provides criminal penalties and civil remedies for acts committed as part of an ongoing criminal enterprise and allows the government to seize assets tied to racketeering.

There are several places named Rico or containing Rico in their names, including towns and communities in the Americas. The use of Rico as a place name reflects its Spanish-language origins and its widespread adoption in regions once influenced by Spanish-speaking cultures.

In culture and media, Rico appears as a given name or surname for real individuals and fictional characters across films, television, and video games. As a name, it is used in various languages and contexts, sometimes as a nickname for longer names such as Ricardo or Enrico.