On 29 October 2020, Costa Rica acceded to the HCCH Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, which will enter into force for Costa Rica on 1 August 2021.

Source: https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=762