• October 15, 2025
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government spending

  • 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…
  • September 6, 2025

Costa Rica’s Looming Debt Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s incoming administration faces a formidable fiscal challenge: a looming ₡17 trillion debt repayment…
  • September 6, 2025

PANI Under Fire for Infrastructure Failures

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s child welfare agency, the Patronato Nacional de la Infancia (PANI), is facing severe…
  • September 2, 2025

Costa Rica Unveils Ambitious Yet Contested 2026 Budget

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican government presented its proposed ¢12.79 trillion (approximately…