On The Security Council

January 2008 | Ratings Update

Costa Rica joined the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member on January 1. The country's term will run for two years, during which it will attempt to promote cooperation between the council and the International Criminal Court, as well as working on disarmament issues, according to Foreign Minister Bruno Stagno. We believe that this offers the opportunity for Costa Rica to raise its profile internationally, as well as that of the Central American region. Neighbouring Panama is Latin America's other Security Council representative, following the controversial 2006 standoff between Guatemala and Venezuela for the coveted

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