Costa Rica
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 RicaCosta 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 RicaCosta 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 RicaCosta 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 RicaFormer president will make Costa Rica election run-off
Counting is underway following an election marked by widespread disillusionment
Costa RicaPresidential 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 RicaCosta 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 RicaLatin America migration may require regional response
Undocumented migration is creating major challenges for countries across Latin America
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