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Costa Rica Oversight Body Warns U.S. Deportation Deal Could Trigger Rights Violations

Tico Times - April 2, 2026

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Costa Rica Included in New U.S. Greater North America Security Strategy

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Costa Rica Takes Over Leadership of the OAS Permanent Council

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A Closer look at Costa Rica’s New Role in Deportations from The United States

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Costa Rica President Elect Laura Fernández Backs US Migration Deal

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President-elect Laura Fernández defended Costa Rica’s new migration agreement with the United States on Tuesday, arguing that the deal gives the country flexibility while...

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Costa Rica Becomes a Migration Hub for U.S. Deportations Again

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Costa Rica has signed a new agreement with the United States that could make the Central American nation a regular stopover for migrants being...

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U.S. Adds Nicaragua to Visa Bond List for B1 and B2 Visas

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Nicaraguan citizens who apply for U.S. visitor visas will need to post a bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 starting April 2. The U.S....

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Costa Rica Faces Oil Shock Reversal After Months of Deflation

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Costa Rica entered 2026 with an economy that combined strong growth and persistent deflation, a combination economists describe as unusual. Headline inflation reached -2.7...

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Costa Rica Faces Backlash After U.S. Drug Boat Strike Fallout

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The U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific has quickly become more than a security story in Costa Rica....

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Costa Rica Uber Drivers Face Rising Costs and Falling Earnings

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Every morning in Costa Rica, tens of thousands of Uber drivers wake up, check their app, and begin a quiet calculation that many of...

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Costa Rica Reaches Historic High in World Happiness Report 2026

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Costa Rica reached a record fourth place in the World Happiness Report 2026, its highest position ever in the annual global ranking and the...

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Costa Rica Closes Embassy in Cuba as Ties With Havana Collapse

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Costa Rica on Wednesday closed its embassy in Havana and told Cuba to withdraw its diplomatic staff from San José, while allowing consular services...

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Laura Fernández Officially Certified as President-Elect After Costa Rica Vote

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President-elect Laura Fernández Delgado formally received her credentials from Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Tuesday morning, March 17, during a ceremony at the...

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Oscar Arias Warns US Security Agreement Violates Costa Rica’s Constitution

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Former President Oscar Arias has warned that a security agreement with the United States violates Costa Rica's Constitution. The National Liberation Party continues to...