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  • October 29, 2025

The Reinvention of Costa Ricas Public Purse

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s public finance system is undergoing a profound and contentious transformation,…
  • October 22, 2025

Costa Rica Slashes Budget by ₡128 Billion Sparking Fierce Debate

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Legislative Assembly approved the third extraordinary budget of 2025 on Tuesday,…
  • October 16, 2025

Lawmakers Divert Debt Funds to Bolster Security in 2026 Budget

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Legislative Assembly’s Fiscal Affairs Committee has advanced the proposed ¢12.8 trillion…
  • October 15, 2025

Costa Rica Considers Taxing Bonuses and Free Zones Amid Fiscal Strain

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The administration of President Rodrigo Chaves is exploring controversial new…
  • October 9, 2025

Electric Train Project Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Hidden Costs

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A bombshell claim published today suggests Costa Rica’s ambitious electric train project…
  • October 8, 2025

Electric Train Project’s True Cost Nears One Billion Dollars

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The real cost of Costa Rica’s ambitious electric train project is significantly…
  • October 7, 2025

Costa Rica Bets on Education and Elections in ¢12.8 Trillion 2026 Budget

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Costa Rican government has unveiled its proposed national budget for 2026,…
  • October 6, 2025

Debt Interest Relief Bolsters Costa Rican Fiscal Health

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rica’s public finances received a significant boost to begin the second…
  • September 24, 2025

Costa Rica Ministry’s Coffee Machine Budget Brews Controversy

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Ministry of Foreign Trade (Comex) has ignited a debate…
  • September 16, 2025

Costa Rica’s Revenue Growth Raises Concerns

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s government revenue is experiencing a concerning slowdown, growing at a rate slower than…