• October 28, 2025
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social programs

  • October 23, 2025

Shadow Lottery Drains Billions From Social Programs

San José, Costa Rica — San José – An unregulated, parallel lottery market has overtaken the official system in Costa…
  • October 22, 2025

Costa Rica Slashes Budget by ₡128 Billion Sparking Fierce Debate

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Legislative Assembly approved the third extraordinary budget of 2025 on Tuesday,…
  • September 29, 2025

Costa Rica Launches ₡8 Billion Christmas Lottery Tradition

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The festive season has officially begun in Costa Rica with the launch…
  • September 26, 2025

Strategic Programs Drive Down Teen Pregnancy Rates in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica has achieved a significant milestone in public health and social…
  • September 1, 2025

Costa Rica Proposes ₡12.8 Trillion Budget for 2026

San José, Costa Rica — The Ministry of Finance presented the proposed 2026 national budget to the Legislative Assembly on…
  • August 30, 2025

Costa Rica Boosts Social Spending in 2026 Budget

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Ministry of Hacienda is set to present the 2026…
  • August 15, 2025

JPS Lottery Celebrates 180 Years of Giving Back

San José, Costa Rica — The Junta de Protección Social (JPS) is commemorating its 180th anniversary with the launch of…
  • August 12, 2025

Costa Rica’s Proposed Budget Cuts Spark Concern

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Proposed budget cuts in Costa Rica are raising alarms as…
  • August 12, 2025

Costa Rica Diverts Social Program Funds for New Prison

San José, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican government is under fire for redirecting ₡7.870 billion from social programs to…
  • April 8, 2024

Protecting Citizen Rights— Costa Rica’s Network of Social Institutions

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has long prioritized the well-being of its citizens, a commitment deeply ingrained in…