Costa Rica: Background and U.S. Relations - EveryCRSReport.com
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Costa Rica: Background and U.S. Relations - EveryCRSReport.com
Summary:
- Foreign policy and diplomacy:
- Under President Oscar Arias, Costa Rica pursued an active, centrist foreign policy, establishing diplomatic ties with China (2007) and ending six decades of Taiwan relations; formal ties with Palestine (2008) and reestablished relations with Cuba (2009). Costa Rica has also moved its Israel embassy to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem.
- Elections and politics:
- In February 2010, Laura Chinchilla (PLN) won the presidency with 46.9% and a
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