AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDisaster Response: Costa Rica is sending a second 48-person rescue team to earthquake-stricken Venezuela, joining an earlier 16-member Red Cross contingent as officials report rising casualties and widespread damage. Consular Updates: The Foreign Ministry says no Costa Ricans were injured or killed, and it has helped two travelers return home while coordinating with the Red Cross to reach families. Digital Government: The TSE’s Costa Rican Digital Identity is expanding fast, letting people complete remote procedures and verify identity for services across banks, telecoms, tourism, and more. Public Finance: Economists warn a proposed $13.5 billion eurobond plan is too large and could strain the exchange rate and public finances. Security & Crime: Prosecutors say wildlife trafficking is starting to look like organized crime, and police carried out major raids in the “Riverside” case. Environment & Science: A new ghost shark species has been confirmed off Costa Rica, while avian flu was detected in a wild marine bird in Manuel Antonio. Tourism Watch: San José airport saw a slight drop in international arrivals in May as growth shifts toward Liberia.
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