Costa Rica Government Arrears to CCSS Hit 11-Year High

The Chaves administration has accumulated ₡1.5 trillion in unpaid state contributions to Costa Rica's social security fund (CCSS) over 2023-2025, the largest arrears in 11 years. The government refuses to pay until the amount is reconciled, straining public finances and social services. This marks a notable fiscal governance failure with potential implications for public health funding.