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poverty

  • November 30, 2025

The ₡2.5 Million Threshold That Defines Costa Rica’s Richest Households

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As the cost of living continues its relentless climb, the 2025 National…
  • November 24, 2025

Government’s Vow to End Poverty Clashes With Reality of Cuts

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The administration has made an audacious pledge to eradicate extreme…
  • November 14, 2025

Report Warns of Widening Economic Chasm in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Despite positive macroeconomic indicators, Costa Rica is facing a growing…
  • November 6, 2025

National Housing Subsidies Miss Poorest Families

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A critical social program designed to provide housing for the…
  • November 5, 2025

Deepening Economic Divide Shows Subsidies Outweigh Salaries for Poorest Ticos

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A striking new report from the National Household Survey (Enaho) has cast…
  • October 28, 2025

Historic Poverty Drop Reveals Deepening Rural Divide

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant economic milestone, Costa Rica has achieved its…
  • October 27, 2025

Soaring Food Costs Push Healthy Diets Beyond Reach in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – A staggering 14.2% of the Costa Rican population cannot afford a healthy…
  • October 15, 2025

Costa Rican Foundation Challenges Candidates with Proven Poverty Solution

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As the political landscape begins to take shape for Costa Rica’s 2026…
  • September 19, 2025

Empowering Costa Rican Entrepreneurs Through ‘Semillas de Empresariedad’

San José, Costa Rica — A new national strategy, “Semillas de Empresariedad” (Seeds of Entrepreneurship), aims to bolster small businesses…
  • September 18, 2025

Costa Rica Cultivates Entrepreneurship to Combat Poverty

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has unveiled a national strategy, “Semillas de Empresariedad” (Seeds of Entrepreneurship), designed to…