Ministerio de Hacienda de Costa Rica reports public debt at 59.2% of GDP

Nogui Acosta JaƩn, Ministry Of Finance
Nogui Acosta JaƩn, Ministry Of Finance
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The Ministerio de Hacienda de Costa Rica recently shared updates and announcements through its official Twitter account, covering topics ranging from the country’s public debt status to special operating hours during Semana Santa.

On March 27, 2026, the ministry reported a decline in interest payments and a current debt level relative to GDP. In its tweet, the institution stated: “DEUDA SE SITÚA EN 59,2% DEL PIB Y PAGO DE INTERESES MOSTRƓ FUERTE CAƍDA

https://t.co/VFIkHBBih6https://t.co/8Dw9fWg6Z6” (March 27, 2026). The post highlights that Costa Rica’s public debt stands at 59.2% of GDP and notes a significant decrease in interest payments.

Additionally, on March 27, the ministry informed citizens about changes to office hours for Semana Santa with the following message: “HORARIO ESPECIAL DE SEMANA SANTA 2026
https://t.co/lSbWxbBbVf https://t.co/vvWUT7GLuA”
(March 27, 2026).

An earlier post from March 26 included only a link without further context: “https://t.co/vWY6eolRod” (March 26, 2026).

The Ministerio de Hacienda de Costa Rica is responsible for managing public finances in the country. The recent figures about debt and interest payments reflect ongoing efforts by authorities to maintain fiscal discipline and transparency in financial reporting.



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