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  • January 1, 2026

Costa Rica Enacts Smallest Minimum Wage Hike in Four Years

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As of Thursday, January 1, private sector workers in Costa Rica will…
  • December 31, 2025

ARESEP Announces Nationwide Fuel Price Cut for 2026

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Consumers and businesses across Costa Rica are set to receive some welcome…
  • December 18, 2025

Costa Rican Households See Relief as Rice Prices Tumble

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a development bringing welcome financial relief to families across Costa Rica,…
  • December 17, 2025

Costa Rican Taxpayers Face Divergent Fates in 2026 Overhaul

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Ministry of Finance has unveiled significant adjustments to Costa Rica’s income…
  • December 16, 2025

Overdue Regulatory Change Delivers Fuel Price Cut for Costa Ricans

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Drivers across Costa Rica are set to receive a modest…
  • December 15, 2025

Staple Food Prices in Costa Rica Tumble to 15 Year Low

San José, Costa Rica — In a rare and welcome turn of events for household budgets across the nation, Costa…
  • December 15, 2025

Costa Rica’s Low Inflation Paradox Squeezes Worker Paychecks

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In an economic twist that defies conventional wisdom, Costa Rica’s…
  • December 14, 2025

New Salary Floors Set for Costa Rican Workers in 2026

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As Costa Rican families budget for holiday expenses and the subsequent “Cuesta…
  • December 10, 2025

Dollar Rebounds Past ₡500 Mark in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – After a prolonged period of decline that squeezed key economic sectors, the…
  • December 9, 2025

Falling Ingredient Prices Bring Welcome Holiday Savings for Tamal Makers

San José, Costa Rica — In a welcome development for households across the country, the cost of preparing Costa Rica’s…