AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Surge: Costa Rica kicked off 2026 with momentum, welcoming 1,033,777 international visitors in the first quarter—up 11.3% from the same period in 2025 and above the 2019 pre-pandemic level. Trade Tensions: President Laura Fernández escalated her dispute with Panama, directing Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar to pursue international action over Panama’s long-running bans on Costa Rican farm exports, including beef, dairy, poultry, bananas and pineapples. Cannes Spotlight: Director Valentina Maurel is back at Cannes with “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” selected for Un Certain Regard, adding to Costa Rica’s growing film presence abroad. Port Fight: In the background, the Puerto Caldera concession battle continues as the comptroller admitted ICTSI’s appeal, setting up a formal review after the company was excluded from the tender.
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