AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildlife & Power Lines: Costa Rica’s constitutional court has ruled on howler monkey electrocutions, holding agencies accountable and ordering fixes in Nosara, as rescues like International Animal Rescue Costa Rica report rising cases tied to development and tourism. Public Access Clash: In Garabito, police reopened long-blocked public beach access at Punta Leona after a judge’s order; the operation sparked confrontations, injuries, and arrests as authorities said the road was public. Migration Update: Costa Rica reactivated a special temporary category for Cubans, plus Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, and Colombians, letting eligible asylum applicants live and work legally starting Sept. 1, 2026. Security & Crime Policy: President Laura Fernández says new legislation is coming with tougher penalties for landowners tied to clandestine drug airstrips, after Fuerza Élite coordination. Economy Watch: The dollar exchange rate has ticked up again, with analysts expecting further rise amid international pressures. Sports: Costa Rica’s La Sele is out of the 2026 World Cup, and recent friendlies ended with a 3-1 loss to Colombia.
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