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  • January 19, 2026

Former President Warns of Criminal Influence on National Economy

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – At first glance, Costa Rica’s economy appears to be a beacon of…
  • January 17, 2026

Costa Rican Colón Shatters Two Decade Record

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican colón has strengthened to a level unseen…
  • January 13, 2026

Strong Colón Fuels Travel Exodus Hurting Local Tourism

San José, Costa Rica — An increasingly strong national currency is creating a complex economic paradox for Costa Rica, fueling…
  • January 5, 2026

Costa Rican Colón Enters 2026 With Historic Strength Against Dollar

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The Costa Rican Colón has begun 2026 on exceptionally firm footing, with…
  • December 8, 2025

Colón Hits Historic Low Against Dollar Sparking Economic Alarm

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The U.S. dollar has continued its historic slide against the…
  • December 5, 2025

Costa Rican Colón Reverses Trend With Slight Dollar Rise

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a subtle but significant shift, the Costa Rican Colón…
  • November 24, 2025

Dollar Plummets to Near 18 Year Low in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The U.S. dollar’s value against the Costa Rican colón plunged to a…
  • October 7, 2025

Declining Tourism and Strong Colón Squeeze Costa Rican Hotels

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The nation’s vital tourism sector is navigating turbulent economic waters,…