AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEducation & Skills Gap: About 99,000 people dropped out of the free Hello Brete online English program within four months, raising alarms about retention in self-directed learning. UN Spotlight: A PassBlue review of English Wikipedia pages for UN secretary-general candidates shows frequent edits and warnings shaping public bios, including Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan. Labor Reform: Lawmakers approved a motion to exclude public-sector workers from a proposed 4×3 schedule that would allow up to 12-hour workdays in the private sector. Public Safety: President Laura Fernández ordered stronger police deployment in Cartago after escalating violence, citing frequent gunfire and fear spreading through daily life. Wildlife Protection: Costa Rica approved rules requiring wildlife crossings for roads that disrupt habitat, with enforcement tied to early planning and budgeting. Environment & Research: Scientists documented a rare golden blotched round ray in Guanacaste, linked to pigment-cell development. Culture: Limón’s Grand Gala Parade and Puerto Viejo’s Wolaba Parade return, celebrating Afro-descendant heritage with music, dance, and community-led floats. Tourism & Travel Rules: Poás Volcano reopened after an eruption, but visitor caps and helmet requirements were tightened.
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