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costa rica economy

  • August 11, 2026

Costa Rican Labor Market Trapped in a Seven Year Stagnation Cycle

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s macroeconomic indicators have shown positive movement over recent years, yet a troubling disconnect…
  • August 7, 2026

Costa Rican Inflation Rates Plunge Deeper Into Negative Territory as Families Struggle to Feel Relief

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s economic landscape continues to shift as the latest data from the National Institute…
  • July 31, 2026

Costa Rica Targets Corporate Debt Dodgers in Public Procurement Overhaul

San José, Costa Rica — In a decisive move to protect public funds and level the playing field for local…
  • 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…