• October 22, 2025
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public spending

  • October 22, 2025

Finance Ministry Pushes for $290M Loan Amid Debt Deadline Pressure

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance is urgently requesting legislative approval for a…
  • October 14, 2025

Fortified Colón Slashes Government Interest Payments

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The continued appreciation of the Costa Rican colón is delivering a significant,…
  • October 6, 2025

Debt and Payroll Dominate Costa Rica’s 2026 Budget Leaving Little for Investment

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s proposed National Budget for 2026 continues a troubling fiscal trend,…
  • October 2, 2025

UCRs Scholarship Paradox Deepens Accountability Debate

San José, Costa Rica — A troubling paradox is unfolding at the University of Costa Rica (UCR), sparking urgent questions…
  • September 18, 2025

Robles Proposes Extended Salary Freeze for Costa Rican Officials

San José, Costa Rica — Presidential candidate Ariel Robles of the Frente Amplio party has announced his intention to freeze…
  • September 2, 2025

Costa Rica Unveils 2026 Budget Focused on Social Investment

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican government presented its proposed national budget for…