AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEarthquake Watch: A magnitude 5.0 quake rattled Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula near Puerto Jiménez, about 27 km southwest of Sitio Sirena, at just over 20 km deep; authorities reported no injuries, no damage, and no tsunami warning—just routine monitoring. Migration & Work Rights: Costa Rica reactivated a special temporary migration category for Cubans, plus Nicaraguans, Venezuelans and Colombians, letting eligible people live and work legally from Sept. 1, 2026, even if asylum cases were pending or rejected. U.S. Extradition: An appeals court ordered the deferred extradition of “Macho Coca” Gilbert Hernán Bell Fernández to the U.S., clearing the way for surrender once his local case is resolved. Wildlife Protection: Costa Rica moved to protect howler monkeys from electrocution after a rise in power-line incidents, including cases tied to expanding development. Security Push: President Laura Fernández outlined tougher coordinated action against organized crime, including proposed harsher penalties for owners of clandestine airstrips. Travel Advisory: BAC Credomatic began charging a 6% fee when foreign cardholders choose to pay in their home currency via dynamic currency conversion—customers can avoid it by paying in colones.
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