Economy & Business - June 2026

COSTA RICA: Fernández confirms electric train as part of economic plans

CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN by Abbi Dicker 19 June 2026 Modified: 22 June 2026 849 views

On 20 May Costa Rica’s new president, Laura Fernández, signed a law to finance a new US$800m electric train project, which is part of a wider drive to overhaul the country’s infrastructure and reform the energy system, although structural constraints may limit her ability to deliver on her promises.

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