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  • September 20, 2025

Costa Rica’s Low-Skilled Workers Face Mounting Job Losses

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is grappling with a concerning rise in unemployment, disproportionately affecting individuals with lower…
  • September 19, 2025

Costa Rica’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Deepens

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica faces a persistent challenge with youth unemployment, a problem that continues to plague…
  • September 18, 2025

Costa Rica’s Shrinking Workforce

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s unemployment rate has steadily decreased to 7.4%, but a new study from the…
  • September 18, 2025

Costa Rica’s Shrinking Workforce— A Post-Pandemic Paradox

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s labor market has experienced a significant contraction over the past six years, with…
  • September 12, 2025

Costa Rica’s Economy— A Tale of Two Realities

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s economic landscape is increasingly defined by a stark contrast between booming high-tech sectors…
  • September 5, 2025

Costa Rica’s Lingering Informal Economy Shadows Employment Gains

San José, Costa Rica — Recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) reveals a mixed bag…
  • August 15, 2025

The Heavy Burden of Motherhood in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — On August 15th, Costa Rica celebrates Mother’s Day, recognizing the vital role mothers play in…
  • August 13, 2025

Women Lead Costa Rica’s Formal Employment Growth

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican women are making significant strides in the formal employment sector, surpassing men in…
  • August 13, 2025

Costa Rican Women Lead Formal Job Growth

San José, Costa Rica — Women are making significant strides in Costa Rica’s formal employment sector, surpassing men in growth…
  • August 12, 2025

Costa Rica Faces Growing Wage Stagnation Despite Productivity Gains

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s economy is experiencing a concerning trend: despite rising productivity, real wages are not…