Costa Rica–Mexico relations peaceful resolution. This was known as the "Pacto de la embajada de México". The war ended in April 1948 and Costa Rica entered into its 'Second Republic.' During the central-American wars taking place in neighboring El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua; both Costa Rica and Mexico led mediation dialogues between warring factions in each nation in order to bring peace and stability to the region. Mexico (along with Colombia, Panama and Venezuela) created the Contadora Group which helped create the framework for the Esquipulas Peace Agreement, led by Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias. Presidential visits from Costa Rica to Mexico Presidential
Costa Rica and the World Bank main income source are exports and ecotourism, due to the wide variety of biodiversity within the country.Although, being advanced economically and policy wise for the region, Costa Rica has struggled with the poverty rate staying stagnant for the past twenty years. Costa Rica has made strides towards universal healthcare and education. With projects like, Costa Rica Higher Education and Strengthening Universal Health Insurance in Costa Rica, done with The World Bank, Costa Rica has the opportunity to make desired changes with money they are receiving for these projects. Costa Rica began their relationship with the World Bank in September of