Economic

Last year, the renowned magazine Global Finance reported that Costa Rica is among the richest countries in Latin America, in terms of the evolution of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita.We refer to data for the year 2024, which...

In recent years, Costa Rica has earned the moniker "The New Silicon Valley," thanks to its burgeoning tech industry and favorable business environment. This Central American nation, known for its lush rainforests and vibrant biodiversity, is now making waves...

With the inauguration of the American president-elect, Donald Trump, who threatened to impose punitive tariffs on Canadian imports from the first day of his mandate, the Canadian government assured that it is prepared to retaliate against the United States.We...

The ¢500 coins, which are gold pieces and 33 millimeters in diameter, will lose their value as a means of payment as of July 1, 2025. This was reported by the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) this past...

The cryptocurrency boom, as evidenced by growing BTC/USDT interest over the past decade, has reshaped the financial landscape globally, and Costa Rica stands to benefit significantly from adopting this revolutionary technology. Cryptocurrencies offer businesses in Costa Rica new ways...

The BN Valores stock exchange's economic outlook report for 2025 offers a view of how the economy will behave, both globally and in Costa Rica. Javier Cortés, economist and strategist at BN Valores, explains what this means and how...

It has been 20 years since the Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) negotiations began. It has also been 17 years since Costa Rica held a referendum for its approval and 15 years since its implementation. Although all...

A conglomerate of 12 chambers and business groups issued a joint press release this Friday, December 13, celebrating Costa Rica's entry into the Pacific Alliance. The conglomerate, called Consejo Empresarial para la Alianza del Pacífico (CEAP) catalogued Costa Rica's...

The fifth edition of the Constelar program is open for applications until January 8, 2025, for women with scientific-based ventures or business ideas who wish to apply for non-reimbursable funds from the Development Banking System. (SBD).Constelar is led by...

Costa Rica is a small and open economy. Consumers buy most goods and services in colones. However, despite the country not being dollarized, there are some goods and services that are mostly offered in dollars.For example: vehicles, properties (sales...