AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Tax Update: Costa Rica is expanding its 13% VAT list for foreign digital services, adding Booking.com, Expedia, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, TikTok and more—so charges on your card will show the tax automatically (no filings). Mining & Community Pressure: The Colegio de Geólogos is pushing for a referendum on Crucitas gold mining, arguing illegal extraction and environmental harm haven’t been properly addressed. Climate Watch: Monteverde’s cloud forest is showing drought stress even with heavy annual rain, as mist and cloud contact patterns shift. Security Diplomacy: President Laura Fernández says U.S. ground operations could help national security against transnational crime, but insists there are no concrete plans and any deployment needs Legislative Assembly approval. Culture & Tourism: San José’s Afro-descendant Diáspora Parade drew crowds, while Puntarenas expects a big cruise jump and Ostional’s olive ridley turtles continue major arribadas. Sports & Nature: Alajuelense vs Saprissa (Clásico Nacional) headlines Saturday, and the Whale and Dolphin Festival returns in Uvita.
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