Alonso Alfaro
Alonso Alfaro is the chief economist at the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), and he was mentioned in the news for discussing the recent changes in the exchange rate of the dollar against the Costa Rican colón, providing insights on the implications of these fluctuations and the recommendations from international organizations regarding monetary policy.
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Alonso Alfaro pointed out that the phenomenon is due to the relatively low tax burden in the segment of the economy with the best performance.
Directivos del Banco Central lanzan advertencia sobre panorama fiscal de Costa Rica
Costa Rica· 2026-05-29
Alonso Alfaro, chief economist of the Central Bank, explained that the early release would involve circulating nearly ¢1.1 trillion in the first year.
Banco Central: Retiro masivo del ROP dispararía la inflación, subiría las tasas y hundiría el precio de dólarCosta Rica· 2026-02-24
Alonso Alfaro, chief economist of the Central Bank, affirmed during the session that the recommendation to reduce the TPM was based on negative inflation values at the end of 2025.
Junta Directa del BCCR ignoró recomendación técnica de bajar tasa de interés de referencia en colonesCosta Rica· 2026-02-10
Alonso Alfaro, chief economist of the BCCR, indicated that the downward forecast for exports incorporates the element of the exit of operations of some companies that had established themselves in the country as foreign investment.
Costa Rica tendrá menor crecimiento económico en 2026, según Banco CentralCosta Rica· 2026-01-31
Alonso Alfaro, chief economist of the BCCR, expressed concerns about the inflation expectations based on the survey results.
Banco Central alerta por caída en expectativas de inflación: ¿Cómo afecta a las personas y empresas?Costa Rica· 2026-01-14
Alonso Alfaro, chief economist of the Central Bank, emphasized that the entity has purchased a similar amount of foreign currency as last year.
BCCR redujo compra de dólares para reservas, pero aumentó adquisición de divisas por otro motivoCosta Rica· 2025-11-10
Alonso Alfaro is the chief economist at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
Banco Central estimó los efectos de los aranceles de Trump para la economía de Costa Rica: estos son los resultadosCosta Rica· 2025-11-04
Alonso Alfaro, chief economist of the Central Bank, explained the postponement of reaching the lower limit of the inflation tolerance range.
Junta Directiva del BCCR pone sobre la mesa la meta de inflación: ‘Es irreal’Costa Rica· 2025-10-10Alonso Alfaro, chief economist of the monetary authority, noted that there has been resistance to reductions in the negotiated active rate.
Presidente del Banco Central duda de que bancos bajen tasas de interés a deudoresCosta Rica· 2025-07-18
Alonso Alfaro is the chief economist of the Central Bank of Costa Rica who argued for a reduction in the monetary policy rate.
Banco Central se niega a reducir la tasa de interés de referencia en colones, pese a recomendación técnicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-14Alonso Alfaro added that the difference between the growth rates is quite moderate but warned that the alert and concern remain.
Sugef revisa otorgamiento de créditos en dólares a quienes no ganan en esta monedaCosta Rica· 2025-06-23
Alonso Alfaro, economista jefe del Banco Central, explicó que, para justificar un eventual aumento de la TPM, deberían presentarse condiciones específicas.
Banco Central alerta por alza en precio del petróleo: podría acelerar la inflaciónCosta Rica· 2025-06-20
Alonso Alfaro, economista jefe del Banco Central, comentó que decidieron en el comité incrementar el saldo que esperaban tener disponible en el sector público no bancario.
Hacienda se carga de dólares para pagar vencimiento de eurobonos por $500 millonesCosta Rica· 2025-03-27
Alonso Alfaro, economista jefe del Banco Central, added that the IMF and OECD recognize the decisions of the issuing entity.
Róger Madrigal, presidente del Banco Central, sobre dólar por debajo de ¢500: ‘No debería sorprender’Costa Rica· 2025-03-14