AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFormer-Prez Pensions Overhaul: President Laura Fernández has sent a bill to Congress to fully abolish special pensions for former presidents, with no exceptions and no grace period, citing that payments to seven ex-leaders have topped 5.469 billion colones. Airport Car-Rental Clarity: Adobe Rent a Car outlined how pickup and shuttle service work at SJO and LIR, including where travelers check in and how contracts are completed. Healthcare Waiting Lists: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health changed the rules so priority is based on clinical risk and severity—not just how long someone has been waiting—using five categories from immediate care to moderate priority. Drug Enforcement Push: Costa Rica extradited “Macho Coca” (Gilbert Bell Fernández) and “Compadre” to the U.S., tied by authorities to the Gulf Clan and facing federal trafficking charges. Recycled Plastic Housing: A mother in Alajuelita built her home using about 7 tonnes of recycled plastic blocks through Habitat for Humanity and partners. Mobility Apps Survey: A CID Gallup study found 80% of Costa Ricans use mobility platforms, with strong approval for pricing transparency and driver identification. Route 27 Innovation Challenge: Globalvia launched an open call to reuse highway waste—especially tires and plastics—into circular-economy prototypes.
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