The country’s support for democracy has dropped from 67% to 56% in the past 3 years; support for authoritarianism has risen from 11% to 16% during the same period according to a recent Latinobarómetro study

A new call for the 2026 Trans-fórmate program has been launched; the initiative has provided free digital training to over 1.550 entrepreneurs and has aimed to boost 135 more small businesses through personalized support and certified courses

Costa Rica has joined the Latam-GPT project through an agreement with Chile to co-develop AI technologies and boost regional tech autonomy, reinforcing Latin America's voice in global AI discussions

El Salvador has sealed an anti-crime alliance with Costa Rica, as President Bukele has shared his gang crackdown strategy with President Chaves, who has faced a rise in criminal violence

An alliance in Costa Rica has promoted women's training in high-demand STEM fields through the Red MenTe program, which has already benefited 30 women with intensive education in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and AI-driven data analysis