AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMigration Deal in Motion: Costa Rica received a fourth U.S. deportation flight under the March migration pact, landing 12 adult foreign nationals at Juan Santamaría—bringing the total to 95 people since April 11. Trade Tensions: President Laura Fernández escalated her dispute with Panama, calling the restrictions a “trade blockade” and ordering Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar to pursue international action over bans on Costa Rican meat, dairy, and fruits/vegetables. Tourism Accessibility: Barceló issued a public apology after an Occidental Papagayo hotel in Guanacaste allegedly refused entry to a certified guide dog, prompting a wider accessibility debate. Wildlife Watch: Costa Rica-based groups helped push Florida to temporarily suspend sloth imports while it investigates “Sloth World Orlando.” Sports & Culture: Sebastián Brenes Mata won Gran Premio New York City for his second season victory; and Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría airport was named best regional airport in Central America and the Caribbean by Skytrax.
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