José Francisco Pacheco
José Francisco Pacheco is a former vice minister of finance in Costa Rica, known for his insights into economic policy and the impacts of crime on the economy. In a recent discussion regarding the 2025 State of the Nation report, he expressed that the findings about the influence of narcotrafficking on local economies present a plausible hypothesis, suggesting that the prevailing security environment deters legitimate business investments and alters market dynamics.
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Former Deputy Minister of Finance, José Francisco Pacheco, commented on the economic effects linked to organized crime.
Ingresos familiares suben donde no crece el empleo; ¿a qué se debe el fenómeno?
Costa Rica· 2025-12-17
José Francisco Pacheco, the former Deputy Minister of Finance, considered the findings of the State of the Nation report to be a feasible hypothesis.
Dinero del narcotráfico nutre pequeños comercios y aleja a la industria, señala Estado de la NaciónCosta Rica· 2025-11-16