Costa Rica Budget 2027 Cuts Education, Security to Decade Lows; Presidency Spending Rises

Costa Rica's 2027 budget proposal allocates education just above 4% of GDP and judicial branch under 1%, amid falling tax revenues and an unresolved security crisis, while presidency spending reaches a historic high. The contrast suggests a shift in fiscal priorities, potentially straining public services and judicial capacity. The claim is based on a single source, and the final budget may be amended by the Legislative Assembly.