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Costa Rica plans to expand its maximum-security capacity from 80 to 1,000 inmates and begin construction of a $35 million prison inspired by El Salvador's model.

Costa Rica’s security minister has begun a visit to El Salvador to study the measures it has taken to reduce violence caused by its powerful street gangs

Secretary of State Rubio addresses immigration, USAID changes, and El Salvador's offer to host U.S. deportees.

On Wednesday, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court, Sala IV, ruled against a proposed referendum on adult-use cannabis legalization, citing conflicts with international treaties. The court emphasized that the underlying bill itself violates Article 7 of the Political Constitution, which prioritizes international treaties over domestic laws. As such, the legislation cannot proceed…

Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth

Bernardo Arevalo is currently struggling to deal with legal challenges before taking over the office on Jan. 14.

The Central American country that inspired nature defenders for decades now faces a ‘loss of direction’, experts fear

The Chinese embassy in San Jose warned such statements can make an impact on economic ties with China -- the second-biggest economy in the world.

Countries in the Americas are reeling as the flow of migrants reaches historic levels, but a U.N. officials says international “funds simply aren’t there” for humanitarian needs