AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Leadership Race: Six candidates, including Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, faced a televised UN town hall debate as the world body tries to restore credibility ahead of the formal selection process. Public Health Alert: The CDC issued a Level 2 travel notice for Costa Rica’s Guanacaste after a chikungunya outbreak in Playa Langosta, urging travelers to prevent mosquito bites. Healthcare Pressure: Costa Rica’s hospital waiting lists keep worsening, with CCSS cases rising to about 1.44 million and surgical waits averaging 441 days. Prison Crackdown: The Justice Ministry ordered all televisions removed from prison cells and tightened rules on conjugal visits as part of measures against organized crime. Government Accountability: A Contraloría report found the Junta de Protección Social failed to report required beneficiary data, including 2,103 deceased people still listed in 2024-2025 records. Sports/Global Politics: Reports say U.S. President Trump wants FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to become the next UN secretary-general. Tourism Connectivity: Guanacaste’s Liberia airport will add a new direct Ottawa route starting Dec. 20, 2026, boosting Canadian travel. Crime & Courts: A California man was sentenced in federal prison for running an illegal gambling and money-laundering operation tied to Costa Rica.
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