AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN Politics: Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett surged to the top in the UN Security Council’s second informal straw poll for the next secretary-general, winning 8 “encourage” votes; Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan slipped to 7, and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi also landed on 7. Earthquakes: A 5.4 quake rattled central Costa Rica early Monday, followed by a second strong tremor and dozens of aftershocks; officials reported no serious injuries, with only isolated damage. Public Health: Costa Rica’s cancer care is flagged as vulnerable because brachytherapy depends on a single machine at Hospital México, raising fears of system-wide disruption if it fails. Tourism Economy: Tourism keeps setting records, but hotels and restaurants are losing ground as the strong colón reduces the value of dollar earnings. Culture & Travel: The Ministry launched Pasaporte Cultural Costa Rica, a free stamp-collecting route to 35 heritage sites across all provinces, with prizes for full completion. Tech & Regional Growth: Costa Rica and partners are pushing a Central American 5G Innovation Hackathon to build practical digital tools using the country’s 5G testbed. Sports: Keylor Navas says Pumas is “already part of my story” as the club rebuilds under a new playing philosophy. Local Environment: Curridabat’s Bosque Tacaco is creating a dense “pocket forest” with native plants using the Miyawaki method.
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