• September 13, 2026
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government spending

  • June 24, 2026

Costa Rica Braces for Universal State Spending Cuts

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive and unsparing announcement, Minister of Finance and the Presidency…
  • April 9, 2026

Court Condemns Finance Ministry Over University Funding Dispute

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a landmark decision that reinforces the sanctity of legally approved budgets,…
  • March 28, 2026

Tax Revenue Dip Signals Economic Headwinds for Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The Costa Rican government has begun 2026 on precarious financial footing, as…
  • February 25, 2026

Fiscal Rule Triggered Halting Public Sector Pay Raises in 2027

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a significant fiscal development, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed…
  • January 28, 2026

Justice System Reels as Finance Ministry Halts Funds for 275 Key Positions

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s justice system is facing an unprecedented staffing crisis after the…
  • January 24, 2026

Public Sector School Salary Jumps ₡15 Billion

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Government expenditure on the annual “salario escolar,” or school salary, for public…
  • January 22, 2026

Route 1 Expansion Resumes With $112 Million Cost Overrun and Controversial Contractor

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — PUNTARENAS – After more than three years of paralysis, construction on the critical Barranca-Limonal section of…
  • January 17, 2026

Public Sector Set for ₡168 Billion Economic Boost

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rica’s economy is poised for a significant cash infusion as the…
  • January 17, 2026

Costa Rica Injects ₡168 Billion into Economy with Public Sector Bonus

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican economy is slated for a significant liquidity…
  • January 9, 2026

President Chaves Flips Stance on Presidential Pension

San José, Costa Rica — San José – With his term concluding this coming May 8th, President Rodrigo Chaves has…