AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCrime & Justice: National-team defender Carlos Barahona and three others were detained in an extortion probe tied to high-interest loans. They have not been charged. Tourism Safety: Police are seeking a woman in the killing of a 74-year-old American found dead in a Playas del Coco condo; investigators say she left alone. Road Safety: Motorcyclists accounted for 247 of 425 road deaths through August, while authorities warn some riding groups are blocking traffic and threatening drivers. Seismic Watch: Costa Rica has recorded more than 300 aftershocks from last week’s powerful Panama earthquake, with some felt near the border. Events: Snoop Dogg’s December concert was canceled, and ticket refunds will be automatic; the promoter’s owner was arrested in a money-laundering investigation and denies wrongdoing. Diplomacy: India opened a resident embassy in San José to deepen ties in trade, technology, healthcare and other sectors. Climate Funding: More than US$30 million intended to help Costa Rican producers adapt to climate change remains unused.
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