Costa Rica has faced significant challenges in its energy sector, with each household experiencing an average of six prolonged power outages in 2025, according to a report from the Intendencia of the Authority for Regulation of Public Services (ARESEP). The outages lasted an average of 8 hours and occurred nearly 54,000 times across the country. This issue has raised concerns about the reliability of the national electricity grid and could impact investor confidence in the country’s infrastructure.

The OAS (Organization of American States) has been criticized by Costa Rica for its handling of mining and security issues, which may be contributing to these outages and other socio-economic challenges. The criticism suggests that the OAS’s role in regional stability and governance is under scrutiny, potentially affecting the country’s ability to attract foreign investment and maintain economic stability.