Brazil–Costa Rica relations Brazil–Costa Rica relations Brazil–Costa Rica relations refers to bilateral relations between Brazil and Costa Rica. Relations commenced in 1907, when the first Brazilian diplomats were officially accredited by the Costa Rican government. Costa Rica has an embassy in Brasilia, and Brazil has an embassy in San José. Also, Costa Rica has consulates in Curitiba, Florianópolis, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Both countries are members of Organization of American States. Since the establishment of diplomatic links, four Costa Rican Presidents have visited Brazil (José Figueres (1974), José María Figueres (1997), Miguel Ángel Rodríguez (1999) and Óscar Arias (2008)), and two
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