The Costa Rican government has enabled voting at 49 consulates across 42 different countries to allow citizens living abroad to cast their ballots. According to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, up to ...

Polls have opened in the Costa Rica general election as the ‍centre-right populist government seeks to extend its mandate and secure control of the Legislative Assembly at a time when drug-fuelled ...

President Rodrigo Chaves’s handpicked successor has vowed to extend his agenda, which has sought to weaken democratic institutions and crack down on rising violence.

A favorite tourist destination for its stunning beaches and rich natural beauty, Costa Rica has recently seen its tranquility ...

Costa Ricans appear ready to vote to continue supporting the program of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves in Sunday’s ...

Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.

Laura Fernández, running to continue President Rodrigo Chaves’ agenda, may win in the first round of a February 1 election ...

Costa Rica has clinched the top spot as the safest country in Latin America, according to the latest update of the Global Peace Index. With its low violent crime rate and stable political environment, ...