Costa Rica

  • Jun 30, 2017
  • 7 min read

Refugee surge creates Belize security fears

Belize is toughening its approach to refugees amid fears of a potential increase in gang activity

Belize
  • Apr 19, 2017
  • 2 min read

New resort will boost Costa Rica tourism

Costa Rica’s tourism sector -- already outshining those of its regional neighbours -- is going from strength to strength

Costa Rica
  • Apr 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica could become key US ally in region

Costa Rica is cementing its position as a US ally, but this poses domestic and regional risks for San Jose

Costa Rica
  • Mar 8, 2017
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica’s pension system faces crisis

With elections approaching next year, pension reform could be one of the new government’s greatest challenges

Costa Rica
  • Jan 5, 2017
  • 6 min read

Trump may trigger Central American trade opportunities

The Trump administration brings uncertainty to US-Central America trade relations, but it may well lead to opportunities

Central America
  • Oct 31, 2016
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica gridlock to compound Solis's unpopularity

The government's perceived inability to legislate will render the president a lame duck for the remainder of his term

Costa Rica
  • Sep 7, 2016
  • 6 min read

Costa Rican free trade zones will bolster investment

Activity in free trade zones continues to grow, though the economic impact of further expansion is primarily longer-term

Costa Rica
  • May 5, 2016
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica's socioeconomic problems will outlast Solis

As public discontent grows, Solis is largely powerless to lead

Costa Rica