• September 13, 2026
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costa rica economy

  • July 30, 2026

Costa Rican Colon Set to Maintain Dominance Over the US Dollar Through the End of 2026

San José, Costa Rica — The financial landscape in Costa Rica continues to favor the local currency as the year…
  • July 28, 2026

Rising Credit Card Debt Pushes Costa Rican Household Finances to the Brink

San José, Costa Rica — The financial landscape for Costa Rican households is facing a significant tightening as consumer credit…
  • July 24, 2026

Costa Rica Central Bank Lowers Monetary Policy Rate to Three Percent Amid Deflationary Pressures

San José, Costa Rica — The Central Bank of Costa Rica has moved to ease monetary conditions by lowering its…
  • July 22, 2026

Unpaid Domestic Work Powers Costa Rica Economy with Trillions in Unseen Value

San José, Costa Rica — In a groundbreaking economic revelation, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) has unveiled the…
  • July 17, 2026

S&P Warns Costa Rica of Rating Stagnation as Public Debt Pressures Mount

San José, Costa Rica — S&P Global Ratings has officially ratified Costa Rica’s sovereign credit rating at ‘BB’ for the…
  • July 16, 2026

Marta Esquivel Proposes Shifting Costa Rican Non-Contributory Pension Regime to Central Government

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican legislator Marta Esquivel has introduced a reformative bill to transition the Non-Contributory Pension…
  • July 16, 2026

Frente Amplio Demands Legislative Action to Tax the Wealthy and Fight Evasion

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s progressive legislative bloc, Frente Amplio, has issued a sharp warning regarding the country’s…
  • July 15, 2026

Costa Rica Finance Minister Rejects Opposition Claims of New Taxes as Revenues Slide

San José, Costa Rica — In a heated political environment, Costa Rican Finance Minister Rodrigo Chaves has firmly rejected opposition…
  • July 15, 2026

Costa Rica Tightens Forestry Regulations in the Central Pacific to Drive Sustainable Economic Growth

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — In an effort to secure the long-term viability of Costa Rica’s natural resources, the Ministry of…
  • July 14, 2026

Costa Rica Faces Stable Exchange Rates and Cautious Interest Rates for the Rest of 2026

San José, Costa Rica — As Costa Rica enters the second half of 2026, domestic economic indicators point toward a…