Costa Rica

  • Sep 25, 2018
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica fiscal reform looks doomed to fail

The new president is attempting the same fiscal reforms as his predecessor, and faces the same obstacles

Costa Rica
  • Sep 13, 2018
  • 2 min read

Costa Rica’s Alvarado will struggle with fiscal reform

As the new president tackles a longstanding source of political tension, his honeymoon period looks well and truly over

Costa Rica
  • May 25, 2018
  • 2 min read

Costa Rica’s Alvarado will prioritise crime policies

An increase in organised crime threatens Costa Rica’s security and its clean reputation on the international stage

Costa Rica
  • May 10, 2018
  • 6 min read

Fiscal questions cloud Costa Rica’s economic outlook

Costa Rica’s economy looks set for a good year, but a continuing lack of fiscal reform is a major downside risk

Costa Rica
  • Apr 3, 2018
  • 7 min read

Alliances will make or break new Costa Rica president

Alvarado Quesada won the election comfortably, but breaking Costa Rica’s congressional gridlock may prove more tricky

Costa Rica
  • Feb 16, 2018
  • 6 min read

Costa Rican electricity reform is a distant prospect

Despite increasing pressure for lower electricity costs, sector reform is unlikely to be a political priority

Costa Rica
  • Feb 9, 2018
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica election upset leaves stark run-off choice

Costa Rica’s next president is sure to be an Alvarado; everything else remains uncertain

Costa Rica
  • Feb 5, 2018
  • 2 min read

Conservative leads presidential vote in Costa Rica

The strong conservative showing seems to be a backlash against the recent Inter-American Court same-sex marriage ruling

Costa Rica