{"id":1890,"date":"2026-04-08T06:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2026-04-17T06:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:10:34","slug":"costa-rica-reduces-its-debt-and-marks-a-historic-fiscal-milestone-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/en\/costa-rica-reduce-su-deuda-y-marca-un-hito-fiscal-historico-en-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica reduces its debt and marks a historic fiscal milestone in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Costa Rica begins 2026 with positive signs in its public finances. According to the most recent report from the Ministry of Finance\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n <\/g>\r\n <\/g>\r\n <\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, la deuda del Gobierno Central se redujo a un 59,2% del Producto Interno Bruto, retomando su tendencia a la baja y ubic\u00e1ndose por debajo del 60%.<\/p>\n

One of the most relevant figures is the sharp drop in interest payments, which decreased by% 22.8% compared to the same period last year, representing a significant relief for the country's finances.<\/p>\n

In addition, Costa Rica achieved a primary surplus of \u20a110,768 million, marking the fifth consecutive year in which revenues exceeded primary expenses, a result not seen in more than a decade.<\/p>\n

However, not all is positive. Tax revenues registered a drop of 6.1%, which highlights challenges in tax collection and limits the government's room to maneuver.<\/p>\n

In the international environment, markets are reflecting greater confidence in Costa Rica, with a perception of lower country risk compared to other emerging economies.<\/p>\n

In summary, the country is moving towards greater fiscal stability, although significant revenue generation challenges remain.<\/p>\n

This is a news service prepared by ICS. For more information about the story, write to info@ics.cr or call 2519-9992 ICS, tax specialists.<\/p>\n