AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoffee & Tourism Spotlight: Los Santos producers swept Costa Rica’s Cup of Excellence 2026, with a washed Java from Finca Río Blanco (91.36 points) taking top honors, plus first-place wins in Honey/Natural and Experimental Fermentations. Global Exposure: Costa Rica also landed on the June cover of National Geographic Traveller (UK), featuring Punta Catedral in Manuel Antonio and a “Coast to Coast” feature aimed at boosting European travel interest. Travel Rights: A man removed from a Costa Rica–Mexico flight over a child-support records error won state compensation (¢713,731), underscoring the need to verify “impedimento de salida” status before flying. Public Security: President Laura Fernández expanded her polygraph order to judicial branch personnel attending her “Fuerza Élite” security meetings. Border Crackdown: Police clashed with alleged illegal gold miners on the northern border near the San Juan River, seizing about 5,000 sacks of material. Food & Daily Life: New data says meat anchors 77% of Costa Rica’s lunches, while ARESEP fuel-rate adjustments are set to hit next week.
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