The threat of successive presidential re-elections in Costa Rica, seen by many as a step toward dictatorship, ironically traces back to Oscar Arias. In 1969, Costa Rica constitutionally banned presidential re-election to protect democracy by limiting power concentration. Yet, in 2003, Arias pushed through a repeal. His repeal set a precedent later exploited by other Latin American leaders with authoritarian ambitions.

RICO' s Q — Last Thursday afternoon and into Friday...

The cold weather in Costa Rica continues! On Saturday night, the Irazú volcano recorded temperatures close to one degree Celsius, becoming the coldest point in the country. Our weather experts are confident the cold will let up—just not yet.

Exchange rate is a barrier to foreign investment in Costa Rica, according to UNA. External factors affect Costa Rica as a destination, but there are also internal challenges such as the potential layoff of thousands at Amazon and other global companies operating in the country.