AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Pressure: Costa Rica’s rent keeps climbing, with residential rents up 3.67% from May 2023 to May 2026 even as overall inflation eased—pushing more low-income families into informal settlements and away from homeownership. Cybercrime & Fraud: AI-fueled identity theft is surging in Costa Rica, with social engineering tricks increasingly used to drain company funds fast, especially at small and mid-size firms. Public Safety: A Costa Rican influencer and her boyfriend were shot dead in their home while they slept in La Cruz, Guanacaste; police say the case is under investigation and may involve retribution. Cost of Living: Prices rose again in June as gasoline, bus fares, airfares, and travel packages jumped, even though annual inflation remains slightly negative. Tourism Shift: Costa Rica is doubling down on higher-spending travelers and longer stays, pitching “Pura Vida” as a reset—not a bargain beach stop. Dengue Alert: Health authorities report 1,411 dengue cases so far in 2026 and warn the upward trend since late April could worsen. Airport Update: San José’s SJO Fast Track began July 1 to speed up international departures and arrivals during peak periods.
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