Costa Rica-US Ties Clouded by Chancellor Dismissal, Rubio Snub

Costa Rica's abrupt dismissal of its chancellor following a 'Shield of the Americas' meeting, one week after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signals potential friction in bilateral relations. Rubio has not met with Vice President Laura Fernández, unlike other regional leaders, suggesting possible US dissatisfaction. The move is part of an ongoing pattern of confusing signals from the government, with the underlying cause still unclear.