Q. In recent years, Costa Rica has become the second-largest exporter of medical devices in Latin America. How did Costa Rica end up a hub for advanced manufacturing, including for computer chips?

Goods exports were led by precision and medical equipment, which grew by 14% (+$1.091 billion) and accounted for 44% of total exports, consolidating their position as Costa Rica's top export sector.

The nation boasts an ecosystem of incentives designed to attract and scale foreign direct investment through its Free Trade Zones (FTZs) scheme. FTZs in Costa Rica, which encompass manufacturing ...

Former Costa Rica President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says the U.S. government’s unexplained cancelation of ...