America Costa Rica Over 215.000 elderly people in the country lack pensions, with only 44% covered by contributory systems and 17% relying on minimal non-contributory pensions according to latest study by the University of Costa Rica
America Costa Rica Thousands of people marched in Costa Rica to defend public education, protesting government budget cuts under President Rodrigo Chaves, who has reduced funding below the constitutionally mandated 8% of GDP
America Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves has delayed signing and publishing 25 laws, seven of which are crucial for combating drug trafficking and organized crime, sparking significant concern among national lawmakers
America Costa Rica The country has solidified its position as a leader in attracting Foreign Direct Investment, ranking first in Latin America; last year the country attracted $3,788 billion in FDI, a 20% increase from 2022, contributing 4,5% to its GDP
America Costa Rica Costa Rica, along with Ecuador, Uruguay, and Panama, has recognized Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's recent presidential elections, despite the National Electoral Council's announcement that Nicolás Maduro won