Costa Rica H1 GDP growth slows; free zone regime expands only 2.9% in June

Costa Rica's economic growth in H1 2026 was led by weak performance in manufacturing, agriculture, commerce, transport, and storage, with the free zone regime—a key driver—expanding just 2.9% in June. The slowdown signals softer domestic and export activity, though the report does not specify overall GDP figures. This matters as it may pressure fiscal revenues and currency stability.