AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.-Costa Rica Security Talks: President Laura Fernández told Reuters that U.S. ground operations on Costa Rican soil would be “very beneficial” for national security against transnational crime, drugs, and terrorism—but she stressed there are no concrete plans and any deployment would need Legislative Assembly approval. Nicaragua Democracy Concern: Costa Rica’s Foreign Ministry issued “deep concern” over Nicaragua’s democratic deterioration after constitutional reforms further restrict political and electoral participation, signaling support for a coordinated OAS response. Vaping Health Update: Costa Rica’s CCSS says 4 in 10 vaping-related medical visits in 2025 involved teens ages 10–19; new rules won’t fully take effect until August 2027. Coastal Cost Shock: A new UNA/Idespo PIC report finds most residents believe coastal living is far more expensive, with 85% saying coastal property prices have risen. VAT Expansion for Digital Services: Costa Rica added Booking.com, Expedia, ChatGPT and more to the 13% VAT list for foreign digital services, starting Tuesday. Wildlife Moment: Thousands of olive ridley turtles are nesting at Ostional in one of 2026’s biggest arribadas.
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