Costa Rican banks have biggest profits in Central America. State-owned institutions have assets of $15.5 billion

\ Costa Rica’s banks are the leaders in Central America, with the highest profits in the region.\ \ Reasons for the improvement include diversity of credit lines, more cash machines and the modernization of platforms for business.\ \ As a result, the four state-owned Costa Rican banks now have assets of $15.5 billion, Fitch Ratings Central America reported.\ \ \ \ Original source (in Spanish): La República\ \ \ \ \