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  • January 13, 2026

New 2026 Minimum Wage Law Boosts Salaries Across Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As of January 1, 2026, a mandatory minimum wage increase has taken…
  • January 8, 2026

Ariel Robles Extends Olive Branch to Costa Rican Businesses

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant strategic pivot, Frente Amplio presidential candidate Ariel Robles moved…
  • January 1, 2026

Costa Rica Enacts Smallest Minimum Wage Hike in Four Years

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As of Thursday, January 1, private sector workers in Costa Rica will…
  • December 14, 2025

New Salary Floors Set for Costa Rican Workers in 2026

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As Costa Rican families budget for holiday expenses and the subsequent “Cuesta…
  • December 13, 2025

Costa Rica Mandates Minimum Wage Increase for 2026

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Private sector employees in Costa Rica earning minimum wage are set to…
  • November 28, 2025

Massive ¢838 Billion Aguinaldo Payout to Boost Costa Rican Economy

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The nation’s economy is poised for a significant year-end stimulus…
  • November 28, 2025

Private Sector to Inject ₡838 Billion in Aguinaldo Payments

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s economy is poised for its annual holiday season stimulus as the nation’s private…
  • November 19, 2025

Presidential Candidates Unite Behind Private Sector Plan to Tackle CCSS Waitlist Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a rare display of political consensus, six of Costa Rica’s leading…
  • November 10, 2025

Costa Rica Private Investment Accelerates EV Charger Rollout

San José, Costa Rica — As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on Costa Rican roads surges, a critical infrastructure…
  • November 5, 2025

Private Sector to See Modest 2026 Pay Bump as Public Sector Stalls

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Costa Rica’s workforce is set to experience two vastly different…