Federico Villalobos
Federico Villalobos is an infrastructure consultant who has been vocal about the challenges facing Costa Rica's transportation network. He emphasizes the need for reform in the country's contracting processes to attract international firms, arguing that the concentration of contracts within a few companies limits efficiency and competition. His insights come in the wake of a recent OECD report criticizing Costa Rica's transportation infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for investment and modernization.
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Federico Villalobos is an economist who discussed the potential and complexities of private initiative projects.
Estos cuatro proyectos privados proponen cambiar la movilidad en Costa Rica
Costa Rica· 2025-12-15
Federico Villalobos, an economist and specialist in infrastructure project analysis, noted that Conavi was created primarily for conservation and maintenance but has been assigned the role of developing new works over the years.
Conavi recibirá ¢160.000 millones en 2026, ¿a dónde se irá ese dinero?Costa Rica· 2025-09-11
Federico Villalobos questioned which institution should verify the removal of unused cables.
Editorial: Maraña de cables, una bomba de tiempoCosta Rica· 2025-08-30
Federico Villalobos, an expert consultant in infrastructure, noted that the concentration of contracts in few companies limits the attraction of foreign firms.
OCDE lanza fuertes críticas de subdesarrollo a Costa Rica: conozca los principales puntos de dolorCosta Rica· 2025-03-20