Q COSTA RICA — Fuel prices in Costa Rica do not increase on a fixed seasonal schedule; instead, they fluctuate monthly based on global oil markets and a strict national regulatory process. The timing of a price change—whether it is an increase or...

Q COSTA RICA — How many McDonald’s are there in Costa Rica? Soon to be 81, located in Puntarenas, announced Arcos Dorados, the franchisee operating McDonald’s in 21 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. This new opening reaffirm...

Q COSTA RICA — The Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (Aresep)—Public Services Regulatory Authority—approved a ¢97-per-liter increase for diesel; the price will rise from ¢688 to ¢785—over US$6 a gallon—surpassing the price ...

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica addressed a series of social media posts claiming that the State Department had revoked the visas of currently serving Costa Rican officials. The diplomatic mission dismissed these claims as “fals...

Q COSTA RICA — Although more than 90% of Costa Rican households recognize the importance of cultivating a savings culture, only half manage to save money consistently. This is according to research by the Financial Consumer Office (OCF), which high...