AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHumanitarian Response: Costa Rica has deployed a rescue and humanitarian mission to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes, sending Red Cross specialists and additional rescuers with equipment and food, while the Foreign Ministry says no Costa Ricans were injured and is coordinating consular help. Public Finance: Economists warn the government’s plan to authorize up to $13.5 billion in eurobonds could be excessive and add pressure to public finances and the exchange rate. Tax Compliance: The Ministry of Finance says taxpayers will soon need to register all SINPE Móvil numbers to curb tax evasion. Crime & Justice: Costa Rica’s OIJ confirmed Interpol alerts for two women tied to the “Riverside” case, while a major “Riverside” operation in Limón and beyond targeted an alleged drug network linked to “Pecho de Rata.” Regional Security: Russia rejected Costa Rica’s concerns about Russian military presence in Nicaragua, as Costa Rica continues raising the issue at the OAS. Tourism Watch: San José airport saw a May drop in international arrivals even as overall air tourism rose, with growth shifting toward Liberia. Wildlife & Science: Senasa confirmed an H5 bird-flu case in a wild marine bird near Manuel Antonio, and researchers announced a new deep-sea “ghost shark” species off Costa Rica.
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