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Idb Expert: Demographic Transformation Is a Challenge, but Also an Opportunity for the Economy

Costa Rica experiences one of the fastest-growing population ageing processes in Latin America, which became a good reason for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to approve a $250 million loan to help the country deal with this demographic phenomenon. The credit was approved in June as part of the new “BID Take Care” initiative, focused on expanding care and infrastructure services to improve the quality of life of children, older adults …Read Article

"Wheelload of Money": Piojo Herrera Confirms the Offer From Abroad that Shook Fedefútbol

El Piojo Herrera reveals previously unpublished details about the proposal that set off alarm bells within Fedefútbol. Gustavo Alfaro left an extremely bitter memory for the Costa Rican Football Federation (Fedefútbol). The Argentine coach arrived at the Sele bench with the promise of initiating a generational change in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, and although he fulfilled the first part of that promise by including a new crop of players…Money · San José Read Article

Blue Economy Offers Unique Pathway for Nigeria’s Economic Diversification – Dosunmu - Worldstage

Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has reiterated the urgent need for Nigeria to harness the vast opportunities in the Blue Economy as a strategic pathway to diversify the nation’s economy. Dr. Dosunmu made this call today while delivering a lecture titled “Blue Economy and Economic Diversification: Opportunities and Challenges” to participants of the Senior Executive Cour…Economy · Costa Rica See the Story

Bad Economic News for Costa Rica From the United States with Index Presented This Friday

The surprising drop in US consumer confidence recorded in August sparks the alarms for Costa Rica's economy, given the country's close dependence on the US market.The data, which contrasts with analysts' expectations, suggests a possible contraction in household spending in the United States, which could have a direct and negative impact on sectors vital to Costa Rica such as tourism, exports and foreign direct investment.On Friday, the Universi…Economy · Costa Rica Read Article

Will Costa Rica Lose Its Leading Role? This Would Impact the New u.s. Tariff on Costa Rica’s Main Exports

The new punitive tariff of 15% imposed by the United States on Costa Rican exports came into effect on August 7, marking the most recent chapter in Donald Trump’s trade policy. The measure taken by the U.S. president responds to a “commercial surplus” that Costa Rica maintains with the U.S., according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade (Comex). That is, in the trade balance is more the amount that is exported from Costa Rican territory than the on…Trade · Costa Rica Read Article

Costa Rica maintains the highest minimum wage in Latin America in the first half of 2025

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica has the highest minimum wage in Latin America for the first half of 2025, according to a Bloomberg Línea study published on June 26 of this year. The analysis compares monthly minimum wages in 17 countries in the region. For comparison purposes, the data was converted to US dollars using the official exchange rates in effect as of June 25, 2025. With a monthly minimum wage of US$726 (¢367,108), Costa Rica ranks first in …Wages · Costa Rica See the Story

Clouds Threaten the Good Weather of the Costa Rican Economy, Is There a Storm Coming?

Costa Rica’s economy was filled with clouds in a short time. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell in recent months, tourist visits dropped, household consumption lost momentum and the agricultural sector went into recession, while other activities such as trade have begun to cool. There are several adverse factors that combine and explain these results.Economy · Costa Rica Read Article

Pitbull Attack in Multiplaza: Mother Recounts the Anguish Suffered by Her Son

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A mother went to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) to denounce the attack of her seven-year-old son, in an internal area of Multiplaza Escazú, on Saturday night, by a pitbull dog, who walked through the trade without a muzzle. Melissa Gutierrez complained about the treatment received by Multiplaza through a social media publication. She reproached the company for the alleged lack of protocols to deal with situations of this type. She also …Trade · Costa Rica Read Article

Who Will Pay the 15% Tariff that Donald Trump Imposed on Costa Rican Exports?

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Last Thursday, August 7, the new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump went into effect. In the case of Costa Rica, the tariff was set at 15%, one of the highest in Central America. As explained by Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves, Costa Rica is among the countries that sell more to the United States than they buy from. In other words, there is a trade surplus. This is what would be motivating Trump’s decision, according to …Donald Trump · Costa Rica See the Story

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