AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMpox Update: Costa Rica confirmed a third mpox case, a 37-year-old man in Heredia linked to the second case; all patients are stable and under isolation, with no travel outside the country in the prior month. Air Connectivity: Guanacaste’s Liberia airport is adding new direct routes—WestJet will fly Ottawa starting Dec. 20, 2026, and United will launch Washington-Dulles service Dec. 17, 2026 (daily through early January). Tourism Push: The ICT is targeting Argentina and Chile to revive South American arrivals, backed by a 2026-2027 strategy and content creator delegations. Health System Strain: Costa Rica’s public healthcare system is still hit by an anesthesiologist shortage, forcing widespread surgery cancellations and operating-room closures. Climate & Nature: Environmental groups launched a campaign to protect coral reefs as El Niño threatens hotter seas into early 2027, urging reduced tourism and maritime pressure. Economy Watch: New data flags slowing growth and falling tax revenue, with free-zone momentum weakening.
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