Costa Rica

  • Jul 6, 2011
  • 6 min read

Central American security integration needs tax funds

The System for Integration for Central America (SICA) security strategy aims to extend the...

Central America
  • Apr 4, 2011
  • 5 min read

COSTA RICA/NICARAGUA: Border resolution may take years

The border dispute has been put on hold, possibly for years, but bilateral relations will remain...

Costa Rica
  • Nov 26, 2010
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2011: Central America

Central America probably will benefit from positive rates of economic growth. However, political...

Central America
  • Nov 25, 2010
  • 2 min read

COSTA RICA: Mining setback undermines Chinchilla

A court yesterday cancelled a concession that allowed Industrias Infinito, a local...

Costa Rica
  • Nov 19, 2010
  • 5 min read

COSTA RICA/NICARAGUA: Border dispute set to endure

Costa Rican Foreign Minister Rene Castro yesterday announced that his government would take a...

Costa Rica
  • Nov 15, 2010
  • 1 min read

NICARAGUA/COSTA RICA: Border spat raises tensions

The government of Nicaragua on Saturday refused to withdraw troops from a disputed area on an...

Costa Rica
  • Sep 7, 2010
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: Institutions face political pressures

Political dynamics, coupled with the effects of the economic crisis, threaten to undermine state...

Central America
  • Apr 26, 2010
  • 6 min read

COSTA RICA:Fiscal policy determines government success

Laura Chinchilla will become Costa Rica's first female president on May 8. A protege of outgoing...

Costa Rica