AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUN Secretary-General Race: Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan is leading in the UN Security Council’s latest informal straw poll, winning 3 of 4 polls and improving her standing after the General Assembly’s high-level week. Local Economy & Jobs: Job losses are mounting as major companies cut operations and restructure, with experts pointing to weaker FDI and higher costs in key sectors. Tourism & Travel: Canadians are flocking to Costa Rica—arrivals up 24%—as travelers shift away from the U.S.; and San José airport added QR codes to help U.S. visitors use the STEP safety enrollment program. Public Services Under Strain: The Red Cross is considering ending overnight shifts at 20 branches due to a growing funding shortfall. Crime & Justice: Costa Rica extradited an alleged meth ringleader to Florida, and the U.S. Embassy denied rumors about visa revocations for Costa Rican officials. Health & Migration: Costa Rica is stepping up health checks for Indigenous workers crossing from Panama for the coffee harvest, including malaria and tuberculosis testing. Environment & Food: Heavy Caribbean rains are damaging cacao plantations, with some farms reporting major flower losses. Culture & Events: Iron Maiden fans have camped out at La Sabana ahead of the Oct. 8 concert.
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