AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChild Poverty: A new study counts more than 557,000 children in Costa Rica living in poverty, underscoring the scale of hardship facing families. Getting Around: Red taxis booked through Uber can cost up to 2.5 times more than UberX on the same route; check the fare before booking. Fishing Oversight: The U.S. again flagged Costa Rica over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, citing gaps in required observer coverage on large longline vessels. The finding starts a consultation process, not sanctions. UN Leadership: Former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan remains ahead in the Security Council’s latest poll for the next UN secretary-general, though her support dipped and opposition votes rose. Export Pressures: Coffee producers say the strong colón is forcing job cuts and more mechanization, while pineapple growers face shifting supply and weather-related challenges. Tourism: JW Marriott has opened its first all-inclusive resort worldwide in Guanacaste, with 415 rooms and 17 pools.
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