AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoUN Leadership Race: The UN Security Council kicked off its first closed-door “straw poll” to pick António Guterres’s successor, with Costa Rica’s former vice president Rebeca Grynspan emerging as an early frontrunner (10 “encourage” votes), followed by Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (9) and Rafael Grossi (7). Cost of Living & Taxes: Finance Minister Rodrigo Chaves’ IVA hike on basic goods is set to hit poor and middle-class families hardest, with analysts warning the discount system won’t fully offset the burden. Household Debt Watch: Costa Rica’s credit card debt climbed to ¢1,710 billion (about US$3.71 billion) by end-2025, alongside a rise in cards in circulation. Transport Law: A bill moving through Congress would bar ride-hailing drivers from airport and other terminals unless the operator grants express permission. Public Safety & Justice: A judge ordered key changes to prison isolation rules for “Diablo” (Alejandro Arias Monge), restoring some daily sunlight and family contact. Sports & Culture: Costa Rica won major regional medals, including first-ever surfing gold at the Central American and Caribbean Games, plus more gold in taekwondo. Health Alert: The CDC issued a Level 2 chikungunya travel warning for Guanacaste, urging vaccination and strong mosquito protection.
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