These Two Central American Countries Stood Out Among the Best Places in the World to Retire in 2026

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Panama and Costa Rica positioned themselves among the best places in the world to retire in 2026, according to the Annual Global Retirement Index, an international ranking that compares 24 countries and evaluates variables such as cost of living, access to health, climate, housing, visas and quality of life.Panama ranked second in the world, while Costa Rica reached third, both remaining only below Greece, which led the list.World withdrawal top…