La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican news outlet, published several updates on September 19 and 20, 2025, covering issues related to public infrastructure and economic policy in Costa Rica.
On September 19, La Nación reported that “Contraloría: desde el 2020 se le advirtió al Incop que debía sacar una licitación para puerto Caldera, pero empezó en el 2024”. The post refers to the Comptroller General’s Office having warned the Costa Rican Institute of Pacific Ports (Incop) since 2020 about the need to launch a tender for Puerto Caldera. However, according to La Nación’s report, Incop only began this process in 2024.
In another post on the same day, La Nación stated “Banco Central bajó la TPM. Vea tres gráficos comparativos con el resto de tasas de interés”. This message highlights a recent decision by Costa Rica’s Central Bank to lower its Monetary Policy Rate (TPM), offering readers comparative charts with other interest rates.
On September 20, La Nación posted an update concerning urban planning: “Municipalidad de San José propone eliminar carriles en avenida Segunda; vea cómo quedaría la renovación”. The tweet informs about a proposal from the Municipality of San José to remove lanes from Avenida Segunda as part of a renewal project.
The issues mentioned by La Nación reflect ongoing developments in public administration and economic policy within Costa Rica. The delay in launching the tender for Puerto Caldera follows years of recommendations from oversight bodies aimed at improving port management efficiency. Changes in monetary policy by the Central Bank come amid broader efforts to align national interest rates with regional and global trends. Urban planning initiatives like those proposed for Avenida Segunda are part of continued attempts by local governments to address congestion and modernize city infrastructure.
