Costa Rica breaks diplomatic ties with Cuba, calls government 'vile tyranny'

Costa Rica's Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar publicly condemned Cuba's government as a 'vile tyranny' and confirmed the severance of diplomatic relations. This marks a significant shift in Costa Rica's foreign policy, breaking with decades of non-confrontational stance toward Havana. The move could signal broader regional realignment, though its immediate impact is limited given the small economic and political footprint of the bilateral relationship.