State of the Nation Report 2025: Macroeconomic Growth Fails to Bridge Social Gaps in Costa Rica
Despite showing robust macroeconomic figures and a statistical decrease in poverty rates, Costa Rica faces a widening of its social gaps. This is the conclusion of the most recent analysis by the State of the Nation Program (PEN), which warns that the benefits of economic growth are concentrated in specific sectors, leaving the majority of […]
International Confidence: S&P Global Raises Costa Rica’s Rating to ‘BB’ and Highlights External Strengthening
In an unequivocal sign of confidence in the country’s economic management, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings announced in late October 2025 an upgrade to Costa Rica’s long-term credit rating, raising it from ‘BB-‘ to ‘BB’. The outlook remains ‘Stable’, suggesting no negative changes are expected in the short term. This decision is a […]
October Inflation Shows Two Realities: Year-on-Year Index Remains Negative, but Key Foods Skyrocket
The year-on-year index stood at -0.38%; however, the cost of potatoes increased by more than 20% in the last month. In contrast, products like rice, tomatoes, and onions reported price drops. The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) has revealed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October 2025, painting a mixed economic picture […]
Voices That Cross Borders: Tico Voice Actors Nominated for “Premios Voces en la Mitad del Mundo”
Costa Rican talent is once again resonating internationally, this time in an industry that often works in anonymity: voice acting. This past November 6th, the list of nominees for the prestigious “Premios Voces en la Mitad del Mundo” (Voices in the Middle of the World Awards) was announced, and several national voices, including those of […]
VotemosCR: The Civic Tool to Inform Your Vote in Costa Rica’s 2025 Elections
The Challenge of Voting Informed in 2025 Costa Rican democracy, one of the longest-standing and most stable in Latin America, faces a challenge at every electoral cycle that only intensifies with modernity: the overwhelming amount of information. The 2025 elections are no exception. The voter is faced with a fragmented political landscape, featuring a score […]
CHRONICLE OF AN EMBARRASSMENT: LA SELE FALLS TO HAITI, WHILE NICARAGUA SCHOOLS HONDURAS
Football, the sport that has brought us so much glory, served us the bitterest dose of reality last night. It wasn’t a nightmare; it was the chronicle of a predictable humiliation. The events of Thursday, November 13, 2025, will be marked in the dark history of Costa Rican football as the night our “World Cup […]
National University (UNA) Leads Coastal Ecosystem Protection on Two Key Fronts
Costa Rican academia is once again demonstrating its fundamental role in the active conservation of the country’s natural heritage. The National University (UNA), through its research centers, reported significant progress in October on two crucial projects for the health of coastal ecosystems: mangrove restoration and sea turtle protection. These efforts, which combine rigorous science with […]
“Operation Casita Limpia”: 200 Volunteers Unite to Protect Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park, known worldwide as one of the most biologically intense places on the planet, is a jewel of Costa Rican biodiversity. However, maintaining its pristine condition requires constant effort. On October 2nd, this effort materialized in a massive way with “Operation Casita Limpia” (Operation Clean Little House), an initiative that brought together over […]
Adidas presents the new Costa Rica national team jersey
The Costa Rican National Team now has its new jersey ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026, officially presented by Adidas. This home jersey stands out for its deeply symbolic design: it is inspired by the guaria morada, the country’s national flower, and features the emblematic phrase “Pura Vida” on the back of the neck, […]
Technological Opportunity: 60 Software Scholarships and Training Launched for Southern Zone Residents
One of the most outstanding pieces of news in the realm of digital inclusion and regional development was announced recently. A special call has been launched for 60 scholarships to study software development, in addition to other training programs in technology and innovation, aimed exclusively at residents of the country’s Southern Zone. This effort represents […]