By multiple measures, Costa Rica can be described as the most stable nation in Central America. The country is that rare thing – a Latin American OECD member – and has spent more than 70 years without a military – a major factor behind political turmoil in multiple countries. As a consequence, it has historically managed to invest sizable chunks of its GDP in health and education, rather than defense.
For the U.S., Costa Rica is also a potentially powerful ally in containing illegal migration.
A few weeks ago, the U.S. and Costa Rica announced a joint Migration Arrangement,...
