Costa Rica: Coprocom reports interest in acquiring Librería Internacional and Alquimia

Costa Rica's competition authority (Coprocom) disclosed a potential acquisition of bookstore chain Librería Internacional and company Alquimia by a group with interests in motorbikes and solar energy. The buyer's identity and deal terms remain undisclosed, and the transaction is subject to regulatory review. This signals consolidation in Costa Rica's retail and energy sectors, with potential market concentration implications.