Costa Rica–Nicaragua San Juan River border dispute President Laura Chinchilla was criticized by former President Óscar Arias for her naïve handling of the situation. On November 18, 2010, Costa Rica filed proceedings against Nicaragua in the International Court of Justice. The complaint alleges an incursion into, occupation of and use by Nicaragua's Army of Costa Rican territory, breaches of Nicaragua's treaty obligations toward Costa Rica, and “ongoing and planned dredging and the construction of the canal (that) will seriously affect the flow of water to the Colorado River of Costa Rica, and will cause further damage to Costa Rican territory, including the wetlands and national wildlife protected
Costa Rica–Mexico relations visits from Mexico to Costa Rica In 1995, Costa Rica and Mexico signed a free trade agreement. In 2017, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $1.3 billion USD. Mexico's main exports to Costa Rica include: televisions, vehicles and avocados while Costa Rica's main exports to Mexico include: software, computer processors and palm oil. In 2013, Mexican investments to Costa Rica amounted to $1,5 billion USD. At the same time, Costa Rican investments in Mexico amounted to $173 million USD. Mexico is Costa Rica's third largest trading partner globally. Costa Rica–Mexico relations Costa Rica–Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations