AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Safety: A nationwide Opol Consultores survey finds 96% of Costa Ricans want tougher laws against organized crime as insecurity and drug-trafficking violence remain a top concern, with homicide peaks reported in recent years. Justice & Policy: President Laura Fernández also advanced a second legislative package aimed at speeding trials and expanding offenses tied to extradition in the fight against drug trafficking. Cost of Living & Fuel: RECOPE says regular gas should be cheaper again in September, but warns of possible price increases next month depending on regulatory approval. Governance & Fairness: Fernández has submitted a “zero-tolerance” bill to fully end lifetime “lavish” pensions for former presidents, with no exceptions. Tourism & Health: Costa Rica is pushing its “Wellness Pura Vida” strategy to market nature-based longevity and mental well-being experiences. Environment & Innovation: Route 27 launches an innovation challenge to reuse highway waste, prioritizing tires and plastics, to tackle landfill pressure. Sports & Culture: Costa Rica hosts the opening stop of the International Racquetball Tour in Escazú, while a new coffee-farm “coffee frog” species highlights biodiversity under pressure.
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