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Home News North America United States of America International Central America

US Boosts Ties with Costa Rica on Security

Strengthening bilateral ties to address regional challenges and promote stability in Central America.

Ivan Golden by Ivan Golden
7 months ago
in Central America
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  • Cyber Security Cooperation Takes Center Stage
    • Combating Organized Crime
  • Migration Management and Security
    • Shift in US Foreign Policy
  • Regional Concerns
    • Analysis and Implications
    • To Sum Up

US Secretary of State Rubio Announces Enhanced Cooperation with Costa Rica on Cyber Security, Crime, and Migration

In a joint press conference with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional challenges.

The visit, marking Rubio’s first major diplomatic engagement in Central America since assuming office two weeks ago, signals a shift in US foreign policy towards rewarding allies and confronting adversaries.

 

Cyber Security Cooperation Takes Center Stage

Rubio highlighted the critical importance of cyber security, revealing that Costa Rica faces over 100 million cyber attacks annually.

“This is unacceptable,” Rubio stated, pledging US support to bolster Costa Rica’s digital defenses.

The cooperation will focus on:

  • Securing 5G networks
  • Allowing only trusted vendors in telecommunications infrastructure
  • Enhancing overall cyber resilience

This announcement comes as cyber attacks in Latin America have surged by 600% since 2020, according to a recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank.

 

Combating Organized Crime

The Secretary expressed condolences for a Costa Rican officer recently killed by organized crime, underscoring the urgency of tackling drug trafficking. Rubio offered increased collaboration, including:

  • Involvement of DEA and FBI in joint investigations
  • Enhanced technology sharing to prevent drug exportation
  • Waivers to unfreeze certain aid related to law enforcement

These measures aim to address the estimated $150 billion annual revenue of transnational organized crime in Latin America, as reported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

 

Migration Management and Security

Acknowledging Costa Rica’s unique position as both a transit and destination country for migrants, Rubio announced plans to enhance biometric data sharing. This initiative aims to identify potential security threats, particularly individuals with ties to terrorism attempting to reach the United States.

Costa Rica currently hosts a foreign-born population of approximately 20%, presenting significant economic and social challenges. The UN Refugee Agency reports that Costa Rica received over 200,000 asylum applications between 2018 and 2022, primarily from Nicaraguans fleeing political unrest.

 

Shift in US Foreign Policy

Rubio emphasized a new approach under the Trump administration, stating,

“We need to have a foreign policy in which we are firm in confronting those that seek to do harm to the United States, and we are strong in support of those that work closely with us.”

This stance marks a departure from previous administrations’ approaches, potentially reshaping US engagement in the region.

 

Regional Concerns

The Secretary criticized the governments of Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba, labeling them “enemies of humanity” responsible for the hemisphere’s migration crisis.

While discussions touched on potentially removing Nicaragua from the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), Rubio indicated no official position has been taken due to potential regional economic impacts.

 

Analysis and Implications

This visit underscores the US commitment to strengthening ties with strategic allies in Central America. The focus on cyber security reflects growing global concerns, with the World Economic Forum ranking cyber attacks as the 8th most likely global risk in 2025.

The enhanced cooperation on crime and migration aligns with broader US interests in stemming the flow of drugs and irregular migration. However, the success of these initiatives will depend on sustained commitment and resource allocation from both nations.

 

To Sum Up

For Costa Rica, this partnership offers crucial support in addressing pressing national security challenges. However, it may also require delicate balancing of relationships with neighboring countries, particularly in light of potential CAFTA changes.

As the Biden administration approaches its final year, this shift in foreign policy approach signals potential continuity in US-Costa Rica relations regardless of the 2024 election outcome, given Rubio’s long-standing engagement with the region.

 

Sources: US Department of State.

 

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