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Costa Rica unemployment drops slightly

Unemployment in Costa Rica was 16.4% in the moving quarter from June to August 2021, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). Compared to...

Costa Rica warns of pandemic’s economic impact

President Carlos Alvarado warned of "instability in developing economies" due to the ongoing economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Costa Rica tops in attracting foreign investment: report

Costa Rica was the world’s best-performing country relative to its size in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), according to analysis from fDi Intelligence. 

Costa Rica unemployment rate at 17.7%

Unemployment in Costa Rica was 17.7% in the moving quarter from March to May 2021, according to the  National Institute of Statistics and Census (Inec).

Costa Rica unemployment rate falls slightly to 17.3%

Unemployment in Costa Rica was 17.3% in the moving quarter from February to April 2021, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Inec).

Costa Rica unemployment rate remains elevated at 18.7%

Unemployment in Costa Rica was 18.7% in the moving quarter from January to March 2021, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Inec). 
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Guatemalan Anti-Drug Congressman Arrested for Narcotics

A former Guatemalan congressman, who was tasked with combating drug trafficking, was arrested in the United States, where he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking...

Red, White, and Pura Vida! Patriots’ Plane Makes Surprise Visit to Costa Rica

The arrival of the plane was documented by Tomás Cubero, who has been an airplane spotter for 20 years. It is his hobby to...

Panama Faces Uncertain Election Amid Corruption and Crisis

Panama will hold unprecedented elections on Sunday, marked by the challenge to the candidacy of former President Ricardo Martinelli's protégé, the favorite to win...