Costa Rica

  • Sep 12, 2022
  • 7 min read

Economic challenges to endure for Costa Rica’s Chaves

More than 100 days into his presidency, Rodrigo Chaves is a popular leader

Costa Rica
  • Jul 12, 2022
  • 6 min read

Costa Rica tourism is on course for recovery

Costa Rica’s tourism sector is still suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but visitor numbers are rising

Costa Rica
  • May 17, 2022
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica’s new president faces immediate challenges

In one of his first acts in the role, Costa Rica’s new president declared a state of emergency

Costa Rica
  • Apr 7, 2022
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Costa Rica’s Chaves will face several early challenges

Having raced to victory from outsider status, Chaves must now contend with an unfriendly Congress and a sceptical public

Costa Rica
  • Feb 8, 2022
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica run-off candidates to seek rivals’ support

Preliminary election results point to a run-off between a former president and former finance minister

Costa Rica
  • Dec 30, 2021
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Presidential run-off is likely in Costa Rica next year

Less than two months before general elections, polls suggest the presidential race will be closely fought

Costa Rica
  • Dec 15, 2021
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica’s economy looks set for a strong recovery

Economic activity is already 2.6% above pre-pandemic levels thanks to a broad-based recovery

Costa Rica
  • Sep 15, 2021
  • 7 min read

Pandemic to hinder PAC re-election hopes in Costa Rica

Fragmented politics and unusual circumstances may provide fertile ground for an election upset

Costa Rica