Critics have accused the US of hoarding the vaccine, which is not authorized in the country and will likely not be required to vaccinate US Americans.

Latin America

US border apprehensions soar 70% in March to 15-year high

The Tico Times - April 13, 2021

Apprehensions of undocumented migrants on the US border with Mexico soared 70% in March to 172,331, hitting the highest level in 15 years.

Costa Rica

‘Multilateralism is back!’ How Costa Rica’s leaders celebrated U.S. inauguration

Alejandro Zúñiga - January 20, 2021

Costa Rican leaders on Wednesday congratulated Joe Biden as he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.

News

Joe Biden sworn in as new U.S. President

The Tico Times - January 20, 2021

US President Joe Biden called for unity and pledged to be a president for all Americans at his inauguration in Washington Wednesday, but warned of the challenges ahead as he takes on multiple crises.

News

Front pages of major Costa Rican newspapers highlight US violence

Alejandro Zúñiga - January 7, 2021

The front pages of most major Costa Rican news outlets on Thursday highlighted the political violence at the United States Capitol.

News

Costa Rica issues statement on violence at U.S. Capitol

The Tico Times - January 6, 2021

Costa Rica trusts in the historical solidity of the democratic institutions of the United States of America, as well as in the deep feeling of respect for the rule of law.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica warns Biden that pandemic, climate change will increase migration

Alejandro Zúñiga - December 1, 2020

The president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, asked US President-elect Joe Biden to lead multilateral action to face the economic impacts of Covid-19 and climate change

Costa Rica

President Alvarado speaks with US President-elect Biden

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 30, 2020

The call marked the first official conversation between Alvarado and Biden since the US elections were held on November 3.

Covid 19 Updates

Costa Rica congratulates United States on electoral process

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 7, 2020

Costa Rican authorities on Saturday congratulated Joe Biden for winning the U.S. Presidential Elections.