AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDemocracy in the spotlight: Thousands joined a “Plantón por la Democracia” in San José and across the country, backing the judiciary amid a clash over court appointments and term extensions; President Laura Fernández again called it an “institutional coup d’état,” while former president Miguel Ángel Rodríguez urged dialogue and urgent justice reforms. Justice and corruption: The trial of former Banco Nacional treasurer Ricardo Olivas Valle moved into its final stage, with prosecutors seeking up to 396 years in prison over alleged ¢3.293 billion embezzlement. Health and safety: Costa Rica approved a national protocol for nighttime air ambulance flights to specific airports, expanding lifesaving transfers for critically ill patients. Economy and prices: Consumer prices fell 0.47% in July, keeping negative year-over-year inflation at -0.28%. UN leadership race: Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan emerged as an early frontrunner for UN secretary-general after a first Security Council straw poll. Wildlife and environment: OIJ seized exotic animals including axolotls in a suspected trafficking case, while a new frog species was discovered in coffee plantations amid pesticide risks. Sports: Costa Rica’s men’s volleyball team beat Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 at the Pan Am Cup.
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