Costa Rica is setting a historic precedent for financial inclusion in Latin America. As of mid-May 2026, official data from the IV Latin American Congress of Sustainable and Inclusive Banking reveals that 90% of the adult population now holds...
As of mid-May 2026, a sense of uncertainty has taken hold of the Costa Rican financial market. After months of the colón reaching historic highs—with the exchange rate dipping as low as ₡442 in April—the tide appears to be...
El Salvador launches a nationwide regenerative agriculture program to restore soil health and boost export competitiveness, aiming to reduce dependence on food imports by 2026.
The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) 2026 begins in Punta Cana with 8,000 business meetings, highlighting tourism's role in providing 800,000 jobs and its $3 billion impact on the local economy
The persistent appreciation of the Costa Rican colón throughout 2026 has sent ripples through the national economy. While a "strong" currency might sound positive, for the nation’s vital export and tourism sectors, it presents a significant threat to profitability....
Costa Rica’s emerging medical cannabis industry is already making waves on the global stage. Following its first shipment of medical-grade cannabis to Europe, producers are reportedly receiving offers that could secure their entire annual production — a strong signal...
The Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (Recope) confirmed that fuel prices will rise starting in April due to the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
