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public finance

  • November 1, 2025

Veteran Finance Ministry Insider to Lead National Treasury

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Michael Contreras, an economist with nearly a decade of experience within the…
  • October 31, 2025

Contreras Takes Helm of National Treasury Amid Fiscal Scrutiny

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a strategic move signaling a continued focus on fiscal discipline, the…
  • October 29, 2025

The Reinvention of Costa Ricas Public Purse

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s public finance system is undergoing a profound and contentious transformation,…
  • October 22, 2025

Audit Warns of Social Security Collapse Over Unpaid Government Debt

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – An explosive internal audit report from the Costa Rican Social…
  • October 18, 2025

Lawmakers Reshape 2026 Budget Moving Billions to Social Programs

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive move signaling a shift in fiscal priorities, the Legislative…
  • October 9, 2025

Electric Train Project Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Hidden Costs

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A bombshell claim published today suggests Costa Rica’s ambitious electric train project…
  • September 30, 2025

Number 15 Delivers ₡80 Million Top Prize in Tuesday Lottery

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A wave of anticipation turned into fortune for a select…
  • September 27, 2025

Bill Seeks to Fire Officials Blocking Sale of Idle State Assets

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A bold legislative proposal has been introduced in Costa Rica’s Congress aiming…
  • September 26, 2025

Record ₡7.3 Trillion CCSS Budget Faces Major Government Shortfall

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The Board of Directors of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS)…
  • August 15, 2025

Costa Rica Shows Fiscal Progress in First Half of 2025

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s fiscal deficit reached 1.2% of GDP in the first half of 2025, marking…