• November 12, 2026
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economy

  • November 6, 2026

Costa Rican Agriculture Struggles Under Surging Production Costs and Mounting Rural Job Losses

Limón, Costa Rica — The sharp contrast between Costa Rica’s broader economic expansion and its struggling agricultural sector has sparked…
  • November 4, 2026

El Salvador Faces High Trade Vulnerability as Foreign Imports Outpace Exports Nearly Three to One

San José, Costa Rica — El Salvador’s structural reliance on foreign products continues to expand across vital commercial sectors, spanning…
  • November 3, 2026

Costa Rica Prepares Mandatory 5.88 Percent Salary Increase for Domestic Workers in 2027

San José, Costa Rica — Domestic workers across Costa Rica are set to receive a meaningful compensation boost following official…
  • November 2, 2026

Only Three in Ten Costa Rican Households Maintain a Formal Budget to Track Monthly Expenses

San José, Costa Rica — Financial discipline across Costa Rican households remains surprisingly informal, with only 31 percent of families…
  • November 2, 2026

Costa Rica Drivers See Rare Fuel Inversion as Super Gasoline Outpaces Regular on Savings

San José, Costa Rica — Drivers across Costa Rica are experiencing an unexpected anomaly at the pump as November begins,…
  • October 31, 2026

Costa Rica Fuel Price Anomaly Sees Super Gasoline Drop Below Regular Rate

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican motorists face a rare pricing dynamic at the pump starting this November following…
  • October 28, 2026

Costa Rica Approves Private Sector Minimum Wage Increase for 2027

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s National Wage Council has officially approved a unanimous 1.70 percent raise for private…
  • October 16, 2026

Fundamental Economic Shifts Drive Unprecedented Dollar Surplus in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s foreign exchange landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, with the local monetary market…
  • October 7, 2026

Costa Rica Breaks 16-Month Deflationary Streak as September Inflation Turns Positive

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s economy has reached a critical turning point as year-over-year inflation turned positive in…
  • October 1, 2026

Costa Rica Records Spectacular Surge in Foreign Direct Investment with Over Two Billion Dollars in Inflows

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is cementing its position as a primary investment hub in Latin America, registering…