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Costa Rica faces economic shock in 2020

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COSTA RICA

COVID-19 impact.

Costa Rica's medical device sector will grow further

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COSTA RICA

Precision and medical equipment has been the country’s largest export sector since 2017. It maintained that position in 2023, achieving 28% growth year-on-year and contributing…

Central American family businesses grow and diversify

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Family groups are key players in national and regional business environments and are increasingly open to international collaboration.

Costa Rica’s pension system faces crisis

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COSTA RICA

Pension pressures in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica tourism is on course for recovery

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COSTA RICA

The revival of tourism will be central to Costa Rica’s broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving economic activity over the plan’s five-year time-frame.

Costa Rican electricity reform is a distant prospect

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COSTA RICA

Costa Rican electricity prices.

Costa Rica port build inspires infrastructure drive

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COSTA RICA

Costa Rican infrastructure.

Costa Rica’s pandemic response faces political hurdles

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COSTA RICA

In August, it asked the IMF for a USD1.75bn credit under the Extended Fund Facility. This will come on top of the USD504mn approved by the IMF for emergency financial assistance…

Pandemic will hit Costa Rica’s welfare systems

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COSTA RICA

A strong healthcare system together with early implementation of social distancing measures and social assistance support has kept contagion levels low. The crisis is nevertheless…

Costa Rica’s gradual reopening is positive but risky

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COSTA RICA

COSTA RICA: Gradual reopening is positive but risky