Costa Rica

  • Dec 18, 2015
  • 2 min read

ICJ ruling will not end Costa Rica-Nicaragua tensions

Although the border has been settled, outstanding issues remain.

Costa Rica
  • Nov 11, 2015
  • 2 min read

Migration to strengthen criminal groups in Costa Rica

Despite recent successes, the Costa Rican authorities face increasing crime and migration pressures

Costa Rica
  • Aug 21, 2015
  • 6 min read

Political deadlock undermines Costa Rican reform

While fiscal reform is likely, political disagreements may see it significantly watered down

Costa Rica
  • Aug 11, 2015
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica moves to prevent gang threat

While Costa Rica remains one of the safest countries in the Americas, the government has no room for complacency

Costa Rica
  • May 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

FIFA highlights corruption crisis in Latin America

With public anger at corruption high, FIFA probes could roil Brazil, Argentina

Latin America
  • Apr 21, 2015
  • 6 min read

Solis faces lame duck presidency in Costa Rica

The president's political weakness will limit reform prospects at a time when the economy is sagging

Costa Rica
  • Nov 27, 2014
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Central America in 2015

Growth will be higher than Latin America as a whole, but social demands will remain unmet

Central America
  • Oct 28, 2014
  • 6 min read

Costa Rican port dispute exacerbates Solis challenges

The port dispute reflects important governing challenges confronting Solis, who also faces divisions within his party

Costa Rica