The Laura Chinchilla government saw the lowest supporting rate for the recent six consecutive governments. Due to the world economic downturn，the economic growth rate of Costa Rica fell to 3.2% in 2013. The government had to resolve both current account and fiscal deficits. High poverty rate and rising unemployment year by year led to serious social problems. Regarding international relations，the government insisted on the strategy of diversifying its international partners and highly emphasized the economic and trade cooperation with China.