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  • October 8, 2026

WTO Doubles Global Trade Growth Forecast as Artificial Intelligence Boom Offsets Geopolitical Conflict

San José, Costa Rica — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has dramatically revised its global merchandise trade growth forecast for…
  • October 1, 2026

Costa Rican Drivers Face Heavy Financial Burden as Fuel Prices Surge

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican consumers and motorists are bracing for a difficult financial period as the week…
  • August 26, 2026

Iran and Oman Negotiate Temporary Navigation Corridor to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

San José, Costa Rica — Six months after intense geopolitical conflict paralyzed one of the world’s most critical maritime choke…
  • July 15, 2026

China Economic Growth Hits Three Year Low Amid Property Crisis and Geopolitical Strain

San José, Costa Rica — China’s economic expansion has cooled to its slowest pace in three years, as deep-seated domestic…
  • May 29, 2026

Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Sharp Rise in Costa Rican Gasoline Prices

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Costa Rican drivers are set to face higher costs at…
  • May 7, 2026

Middle East Conflict Triggers Major Fuel Price Hike Across Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rican consumers and businesses are bracing for a sharp increase in…
  • April 21, 2026

Regular Gasoline to Overtake Super in May Price Shock

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rican consumers and businesses are bracing for a significant increase in…
  • April 10, 2026

Global Tensions Drive Major Fuel Price Surge for Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The economic impact of recent geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is…
  • April 8, 2026

Middle East Conflict Triggers Major Fuel Price Surge in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rican consumers are bracing for a substantial increase in fuel costs…
  • April 8, 2026

Global Tensions Create Nearshoring Windfall for Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As geopolitical instability roils the Middle East, sending shockwaves through global energy…