AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoICE Infrastructure Update: Costa Rica’s state utility ICE says it will demolish the historic Jorge Manuel Dengo Obregón building in La Sabana Norte and replace it with a new 21-story, US$100 million facility, citing structural hazards. Public Safety & Justice: Route 32 is closed in both directions for a court-ordered investigation near km 55, with prosecutors and investigators needing the road fully clear to document a negligent-injury case. Security & Politics: President Laura Fernández ordered extra police deployment in Cartago after violence escalated there, while renewing her sharp criticism of the judiciary. Drug Violence Watch: A Wall Street Journal report links rising homicides to a fractured political system, pointing to the Moín container terminal’s role in expanding trafficking routes. Wildlife Protection: Lawmakers approved rules requiring wildlife crossings for roads that disrupt habitat, with oversight by environmental authorities. UN Leadership Race: In secret Security Council straw polls, Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett edged ahead for UN secretary-general, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan close behind. Labor Calendar: Costa Rica’s Aug. 31 holiday for Afro-Costa Rican culture falls mid-week, with clear pay rules if employees work. Environment & Science: Monteverde cloud forest research warns the ecosystem is losing moisture despite heavy rainfall, as cloud base shifts reduce mist.
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