AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Economy Watch: Costa Rica is hitting record tourist numbers and foreign-currency inflows, but hotels and restaurants are feeling squeezed as the strong colón against the dollar slows growth in lodging and food services. Public Health Risk: CCSS internal auditors warn that cancer brachytherapy at Hospital México depends on a single machine, meaning breakdowns or supply issues could disrupt treatment nationwide. Earthquake Update: Two moderate quakes (5.4 and 4.8) rattled central Costa Rica early Monday, triggering aftershocks and causing only isolated damage, with no reported injuries. Culture & Travel: The Ministry of Culture launched the free Pasaporte Cultural Costa Rica, a stamp-collecting route to 35 heritage sites across all seven provinces, with prizes for completing the full set. UN Spotlight: In the UN Security Council’s second straw poll for the next secretary-general, Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett edged ahead, while Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan slipped from the first round. Sports: Cuba beat Costa Rica 3-0 in NORCECA volleyball, sending Costa Rica into the 5th–8th place bracket.
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