Costa Rica cuts contributions to political campaigns to contain deficits
The country intends to contain the fiscal shortfall through a series of spending cuts and new income
Carlos Alvarado urges global push to end Nicaragua crisis
The president spoke at the Paris Peace Forum.
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado visits the United States
The president's meetings will focus on issues including security, investment, finance, the environment and technology.
Costa Rica at a glance: top news from the past week
Highlights from President Alvarado's first full week in office.
Experience Costa Rica’s inauguration in our interactive video
Experience the sights and sounds of the Plaza de la Democracia on Inauguration Day.
More of our favorite pics from Costa Rica’s inauguration
From morning bike rides to evening music, our team was on hand.
Legislative assembly president bikes to Costa Rica’s inauguration ceremony
President Carlos Alvarado, who rode to the ceremony in a hydrogen-fueled bus, was escorted by a team of cyclists.
PHOTOS: Carlos Alvarado is sworn in as Costa Rica’s 48th president
Alvarado discussed climate change mitigation, job creation, and tax reform in his inaugural address.
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Kerber, Azarenka win at French Open as Djokovic, Nadal eye third round
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