BLP’s summary of the most important regional news and opportunities offers an overview of the economic, social, and political landscape of Central America at a glance. Costa Rica Costa Rica Projects Moderate and Sustained Economic Growth in 2026 Costa Rica’s economy is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2026, reflecting normalization after strong performance in […]
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BLP is honored to share that several transactions in which the Firm had the privilege of advising have been recognized in the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards, highlighting impactful financing and sustainable finance work across Central America. These recognitions are especially meaningful to us as they reflect the trust our clients have placed in […]
BLP has been recognized by Latin Lawyer with the ESG Initiative Award for the implementation of its Green Habitat Project, an innovative initiative that promotes everyday sustainable practices among its professionals and actively fosters biodiversity from their homes. Launched last year and led by the Firm’s Environmental Committee, the Green Habitat Project encourages BLP lawyers […]
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Costa Rica will hold its Presidential Elections, a civic event that reinforces the country’s longstanding commitment to democracy, citizen participation, and institutional strength, reflecting the values of peace, respect, and the strengthening of the Rule of Law that characterize the Costa Rican nation. In connection with this electoral process, it […]
Internal Agreement 01-2026, issued by the Registry of Intellectual Property (RPI) on January 8, 2026, regulates the use of notifications through the Official Bulletin of the Intellectual Property Registry (BORPI) as a supplementary mechanism in administrative intellectual property procedures. This agreement seeks to address a recurring issue in the processing of files: the impossibility of […]
On December 23, 2025, Legislative Decree No. 493 was issued, introducing reforms to the Industrial and Commercial Free Trade Zones Law (the “Law”). The purpose of these amendments is to update the incentive regime, promote reinvestment and employment, and provide greater operational flexibility to Developers, Free Trade Zone Users, and Active Inward Processing Warehouses (“DPA”). […]
Global Wealth Migration and Costa Rica’s Strategic Opportunity The world is undergoing a profound transformation: never before have so many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) chosen to live outside their countries of origin. It is no longer just corporate executives relocated by their employers, but entrepreneurs, investors, mobile professionals, and multinational families who decide where to live […]
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BLP’s summary of the most important regional news and opportunities offers an overview of the economic, social, and political landscape of Central America at a glance. Costa Rica Economic Outlook 2026: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Exchange Rate Analysts foresee relative economic stability, with inflation expected to remain within the Central Bank’s target range. Interest rates […]
BLP advised Signature Aviation, the world’s leading network of private aviation terminals, on its participation in the process for the design, construction, and operation of a new general and business aviation terminal at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Guanacaste Airport) in Liberia, Costa Rica. The firm’s advisory role included the preparation and submission of the […]
BLP advised Bancolombia, in its role as structuring bank, and Banco Agrícola, as both structuring bank and lender, on a project finance transaction of approximately US$46 million granted to Renovatio Solar, S.A. de C.V., an AES subsidiary, for the development and construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of up to 55 nominal […]