AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoViolence in Guanacaste: TikTok influencer Gabriela Sanarrusia Chavarría, 28, and her boyfriend were shot dead in La Cruz while they slept on July 4; police suspect a score-settling motive and say the investigation is ongoing after attackers fled and a burned white vehicle was found nearby. Public Safety & Justice: Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court upheld the arrest and extradition process for a citizen linked to Hamas, rejecting a habeas corpus petition and saying due process was followed. Transport Shock: More than 2,000 “red” taxis stopped operating after permit renewals expired; the transport ministry says it’s working on measures to support operators and modernize the fleet, including possible app-based options. Cost of Living: June prices rose again (0.71% monthly), driven by gasoline, bus fares, airfares and travel packages—while rent pressures continue to climb. Tourism & Environment: Monteverde Cloud Forest was added to the IUCN Green List, and Costa Rica is pushing higher-value tourism over mass travel. Tech & Fraud: A new report warns AI-fueled voice scams are accelerating corporate identity theft in Costa Rica.
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