Costa Rica

  • May 24, 2022
  • 2 min read

Biden Latin America tour will not strengthen summit

Washington’s reluctance to engage with certain governments threatens to undermine regional cooperation

Latin America
  • 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
  • 7 min read

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
  • Apr 4, 2022
  • 2 min read

Costa Rica’s new president will polarise opinion

Voters have rejected a former president in favour of a relative newcomer, who is tainted by harassment claims

Costa Rica
  • Mar 3, 2022
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Costa Rica marijuana bill could have multiple benefits

Costa Rica has become the latest Latin American country to relax laws on marijuana cultivation and use

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
  • Feb 7, 2022
  • 2 min read

Former president will make Costa Rica election run-off

Counting is underway following an election marked by widespread disillusionment

Costa Rica
  • Dec 30, 2021
  • 7 min read

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