Costa Rica

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.

(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.
Costa Rica's president-elect Laura Fernandez speaks during a press conference with President Rodrigo Chaves at the presidential house, in San Jose, Costa Rica, February 4, 2026; illustrative.

Costa Rica designates IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis as terrorist organizations

IDF soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade, operating under the 98th Division, seen during operational activity in southern Lebanon, April 2026.

Netanyahu announces negotiations to begin with Lebanon, IDF braces for Hezbollah missiles

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War does not stop Israel from being one of the very happiest nations in the world - opinion

Amid war and uncertainty, Israelis, especially the young, find purpose, unity, and resilience, helping make Israel one of the world’s happiest nations.

A YOUNG woman celebrates her birthday with a cake along the Tel Aviv beach promenade despite the ongoing war with Iran and missile fire toward Israel, March 5, 2026.

Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade

Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.

Truck and car on highway in front of stacks of shipping containers

Costa Rica to open new diplomatic office in Jerusalem, sign free trade deal with Israel

The move comes as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement this week, with Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister Tovar set to attend the ceremony.

Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Manuel Tovar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Costa Rica becomes sixth Latin American country to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the move at the IHRA Alliance in Berlin, Germany on July 23.

Costa Rica's President Rodrigo Chaves gestures during his weekly press conference, a day after the Supreme Court asked the legislature to strip him of his immunity from prosecution so he can stand trial on corruption charges, in San Jose, Costa Rica, July 2, 2025.

Centuries-old Danish slave shipwrecks discovered off Costa Rica’s coast

“This is one of the most dramatic events in Denmark’s maritime history — and now we know where it happened,” said marine archaeologist Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch.

The findings of an alleged slave ship off the coast of Costa Rica.

Trump tariffs on Israel a regression in trade relations: Israeli officials, businesses react

Officials said they were convinced that Israel's decision to cancel Israeli tariffs on US imports would prevent US tariffs on Israel.

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025

Izu’s Place: A kosher experience in Costa Rica - review

Both the hotel and the restaurant have that friendly, informal Israeli vibe. Izu runs a surf school out of the hotel, a great option for anyone who wants to learn how to surf in Hebrew.

 IZU’S PLACE at Jacó Beach in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica surf retreat: Healing through nature, wildlife, surfing

The mission is to craft programs for Israelis grappling with trauma and disability, providing them with the tools to heal through nature, wildlife, and surfing.

 CARO AGUILAR and Eitam Bedein during a surfing lesson.

Latin American nations demand action against Iranian threats, declare solidarity with Israel

CAM forum in Costa Rica highlights Latin America’s role in combating antisemitism and supporting Israel’s security.

 Participants from the fourth annual 2024 Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism.

Group of Israeli tourists bound and robbed in Costa Rica

“It was a gang of criminals who carried out a robbery, they entered, tied them up, robbed them and escaped."

Israeli tourists in Costa Rica tied and robbed by group of criminals.