. I attended at the invitation of the constitutional body responsible for organizing and assuring the integrity of elections in that country, the Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica. Overall, there were 58 observers representing 21 different nations.take on outsize importance, as Costa Rica has no territorial government between the municipalities and the national government. Therefore, the vast majority of the country’s governance is implemented by those elected at the local level.
These elections are important for another reason. As a leader in Central America, Costa Rica has an exemplary record concerning the peaceful transition of power, a deep commitment to democratic self-governance, and a strong alliance with the U.S. against foreign maligned influences in the Western Hemisphere.
Additionally, the country has a growing migration problem created by its geographic location. It is on the direct route to the U.S. from South America but is also heavily influenced by the actions of neighboring Nicaragua.