Costa Rican Executive Branch increases information budget by 20% amid broader austerity measures

The Costa Rican Executive Branch has increased its information budget by 20% for 2026 while simultaneously implementing budget cuts to the Judiciary and Electoral Tribunal, confirmed by Semanario Universidad and Delfino.cr. This action exacerbates an existing dispute between the Treasury and Judiciary over fiscal autonomy and resource allocation, indicating a strategic prioritization of state messaging amidst broader austerity measures.