Costa Rica Brunca Region Poverty Spikes to 27.3% in 2026, Highest Nationally

Costa Rica's Brunca region poverty rate rose to 27.3% in 2026, the highest among national planning regions, reversing a 2025 decline. The shift signals a regional economic deterioration, likely tied to agricultural or tourism sector weakness, though specific drivers are unstated. This may pressure national social policy and regional development priorities.

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