AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism & Travel: Guanacaste’s Liberia airport (LIR) will launch its first nonstop route to Washington-Dulles with United Airlines starting Dec. 17, 2026, running daily through early January—boosting peak-season access for U.S. visitors. Wellness & Lifestyle: Arenal-area resort The Vessyl opens as the world’s first 4D Sound Wellness destination, pitching immersive sound and nature-based nervous system regulation. Electric Mobility: EVs topped 20% of new vehicle sales in Costa Rica in H1 2026, with ICE reporting new semi-fast chargers and upgrades to fast-charging sites. Public Health: Costa Rica’s public system faces a specialist crunch: hospitals have canceled or delayed surgeries due to a shortage of anesthesiologists, leaving nearly 199,000 patients waiting. Environment: Coral reef groups launch “United for Costa Rica’s Reefs” to cut reef stress ahead of stronger El Niño ocean heat. Safety & Enforcement: Traffic police fined 472 drivers for not using child safety seats in the first half of 2026.
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