{"id":1415,"date":"2025-09-19T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/?p=1415"},"modified":"2025-09-25T21:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:29:08","slug":"costa-rica-starts-the-semester-with-positive-fiscal-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/en\/costa-rica-inicia-el-semestre-con-resultados-fiscales-positivos\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica starts the semester with positive fiscal results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Costa Rica started the second half of 2025 with encouraging signs in its public finances. According to the Ministry of Finance,<strong> As of July, the country achieved a primary surplus of 1.2% of Gross Domestic Product,<\/strong> thanks to total revenues that exceeded primary expendituresCP582025.<\/p>\n<p>The debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 57.3%, down from 59.8% at the end of 2024. In addition, interest payments fell by 7.7% compared to the previous year, which eased the national accountsCP582025.<br \/>\nThe Minister of Finance, Rudolf L\u00fccke Bola\u00f1os, emphasized that these results reflect discipline and commitment to fiscal sustainability, which has improved Costa Rica's risk perception in international markets.<br \/>\nAgainst this backdrop, the government reaffirms its goal of achieving investment grade, generating confidence and stability for the country's families and companies.<\/p>\n<p>This is a news service prepared by ICS. 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