# Costa Rica domestic and economic developments > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rica-domestic-and-economic-developments > Updated: 2026-11-02T22:17:33.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Costa Rica is experiencing various structural and economic shifts. In late October 2026, the country faced declining tax revenues, with central government income dropping to 9.18% of GDP due to weakened VAT and income tax collections. This led to a projected financial deficit of up to 3.9% of GDP. During the same period, concerns were raised regarding the use of the High-Security Center for Organized Crime (CACCO) to intimidate inmates, though the Justice Ministry defended its strict protocols as necessary for security. By early November 2026, the focus shifted toward long-term structural transformations. The healthcare sector began moving toward an integrated public-private medical network, utilizing a new government decree to establish clinical data interoperability. In the tourism sector, the government transitioned toward targeting high-net-worth travelers through the promotion of luxury nautical tourism. Additionally, regional business discussions emphasized the need for strict financial discipline, legal structuring, and the integration of artificial intelligence within corporate governance. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: Costa Rica: Strategic shifts in healthcare, tourism, and corporate governance Costa Rica is implementing healthcare data interoperability, targeting luxury nautical tourism, and addressing corporate governance and AI integration to ensure long-term economic stability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-american-business-leaders-address-governance-ai-and-growth ### 2026-10-28: Costa Rica: Economic, security, and social developments Costa Rica faces declining tax revenues, concerns over new high-security prison conditions, and a construction boom in Guanacaste, alongside regional sports events in San José. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-american-business-trends-focus-on-infrastructure-and-regional-expansion --- Cite as: Costa Rica domestic and economic developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rica-domestic-and-economic-developments