Alonso Alfaro Ureña
Alonso Alfaro Ureña is the chief economist at the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), where he plays a crucial role in analyzing and forecasting the country's economic performance. His insights into macroeconomic variables, including growth projections, are vital for shaping national economic policy. Recently, he attributed a downward revision in Costa Rica's growth forecast to external factors such as global trade conflicts and climate impacts on agricultural exports.
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Alonso Alfaro Ureña explained the economic implications of fuel pricing in Costa Rica during a session of the Central Bank's Board of Directors.
Aerolíneas encontraron un oasis temporal para abastecerse de combustible en Costa Rica al estallar el conflicto en Irán
Costa Rica· 2026-05-27
Alonso Alfaro Ureña is the chief economist at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
Empresarios advierten al Banco Central estos golpes a la economía de Costa Rica por el tipo de cambioCosta Rica· 2025-12-15
Alonso Alfaro Ureña is the chief economist at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
Banco Central mantiene sin cambios la tasa de política monetariaCosta Rica· 2025-10-24
Alonso Alfaro Ureña is the chief economist of the BCCR who confirmed the reduction in tourism revenue.
Se reduce ingreso de dólares por turismoCosta Rica· 2025-05-06
Alonso Alfaro Ureña, chief economist of the BCCR, noted that the lower growth is partly due to the economic slowdown in the United States.
Banco Central reduce pronóstico de crecimiento de Costa Rica en 2025 por guerra arancelariaCosta Rica· 2025-05-06
