AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUN Leadership Watch: Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan is leading early UN Secretary-General straw polls, with another informal vote expected around Aug. 21 as diplomats try to avoid a veto. Justice & Governance: Lawmakers have filed constitutional reform bills that would curb the Comptroller General’s prior control over state contracts and reshape how substitute Supreme Court justices are selected. Human Trafficking: A UK-funded IOM project is boosting Costa Rica’s anti-trafficking response, training communities and strengthening tourism safeguarding and reporting tools. Public Safety & Crime: A police intelligence report links 116 Fuerza Pública officers along the southern border to alleged trafficking networks, while INTERPOL and the OIJ arrested a U.S. man wanted for fraud and money laundering. Travel Advisory: Costa Rica reiterated its recommendation to suspend all travel to the Middle East due to escalation risks. Tourism Numbers: Costa Rica is nearing one million U.S. tourist arrivals in six months, with growth led by the U.S. and Canada. Health: Costa Rica reported chikungunya activity, with CDC notices also affecting regional travel planning.
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