AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDemocracy Under Pressure: Thousands joined a “Plantón por la Democracia” in San José and across provinces, backing judicial independence amid a widening clash over the courts and President Laura Fernández’s “coup d’état” claim. Night Rescue Upgrade: Costa Rica approved nighttime air ambulance flights to six airfields/airports, including SJO and Liberia, but only for critically ill patients when waiting for daylight isn’t possible. UN Spotlight: Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan is leading early UN secretary-general talks after a Security Council straw poll, with her bid framed as a potential first for women and for Jewish leadership. Health Watch: The Health Ministry confirmed 14 hepatitis A cases tied to contamination in affected water systems, with surveillance and water-supply inspections underway. Economy & Prices: Consumer prices fell 0.47% in July, keeping negative year-over-year inflation at -0.28% and dragging down costs in transport, food, and travel. Wildlife & Enforcement: OIJ seized axolotls and other exotic animals in a Paso Ancho trafficking probe, while authorities also reported a major cocaine seizure in a joint maritime operation. Environment: A new frog species dubbed the “coffee frog” was found in coffee plantations, raising concerns about pesticide risks to tiny endemic amphibians.
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