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Costa Rica
Costa Rica strengthens economic ties with the US by launching a new Business Council in Washington
Costa Rica took a strategic step… Read more
IMF highlights Costa Rica’s solid growth and suggests adjustments to strengthen fiscal stability
The International Monetary Fund noted that Costa Rica’s economy grew 4.6% in 2025… Read more
In February, Costa Rica maintained negative inflation and projected a gradual return to the target.
In February 2026, Costa Rica recorded year-on-year inflation of -2.73%… Read more
Costa Rica consolidates its energy leadership by generating 98.6% of its electricity from renewable sources.
Costa Rica produced 98.6% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025… Read more
Costa Rica moves forward with the modernization of Puerto Caldera.
The INCOP Board approved the modernization project… Read more
El Salvador
El Salvador promotes historic investment to modernize urban mobility
El Salvador marks a financial milestone with the first issuance of tokenized bank debt.
El Salvador had an inflation of 1.17% in February
Guatemala
Guatemala strengthens its credit profile and prepares for Moody’s new assessment
AGEXPORT promotes a strategic agenda
Honduras
Honduras promotes a national strategy to attract foreign investment
Inflation in Honduras remains under control
Nicaragua
The Central Bank of Nicaragua maintains a reference rate at 5.75%
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Nicaragua officially increases minimum wage
The National Minimum Wage Commission has established a general adjustment… Read more
Economic Index
| Country | Exchange rate (USD) | Basic passive rate | Monetary policy rate | S&P | Moody’s | Fitch | Inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 467.60 | 3.66% | 3.25% | BB | Ba2 | BB | -2.73% |
| El Salvador | 8.75 | 4.69% | N/A | B- | B3 | B- | 1.17% |
| Guatemala | 7.65 | 4.87% | 3.50% | BB+ | Ba1 | BB+ | 0.96% |
| Honduras | 26.50 | 7.27% | 5.75% | BB- | B1 | N/A | 3.46% |
| Nicaragua | 36.62 | 2.49% | 5.75% | B+ | B2 | B | 2.70% |
13/03/2026 | Source: secmca.org
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