AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPoás Volcano Safety Update: Costa Rica cut daily Poás visitors to 1,064 after an eruption, with helmet rules on key trails and tighter limits at the crater viewpoint to reduce risk. Wildlife Protection Push: Lawmakers approved wildlife crossings for roads when habitats are disrupted, and existing roads may need new crossings if data shows they’re necessary. Drug Violence & Politics: A Wall Street Journal report links rising homicides to a fractured political system, while local coverage highlights how violence and court clashes are reshaping governance. Wildlife Trafficking Online: Authorities say wildlife smuggling has shifted toward social media and encrypted marketplaces, with cases rising sharply in recent years. Afro-Costa Rican Culture: Costa Rica marks Aug. 31 with Black Person’s Day and Afro-Costa Rican Culture, with labor rules clarified for the mid-week holiday and major celebrations in Limón and Puerto Viejo. Local Mobility Rule Change: Costa Rica ended the old “three-month” driving limit for foreign licenses—your passport stamp sets the deadline. Tech Training for Youth: A Glasgow-linked mission helped complete a San José Dream Center, graduating 26 students from a computer programming course.
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