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 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