AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEconomy Watch: A UNED analysis says Costa Rica should see relative stability in the second half of 2026, with the dollar likely holding steady until around October, though fuel prices remain a key inflation risk. Cost of Living & Taxes: The low dollar is already hurting government revenue, with Finance Ministry figures pointing to big drops in income tax and VAT collections. Public Safety & Crime: A new report warns that President Laura Fernández’s push for “order through force” could strain the judiciary as convictions lag and violence rises. Justice & Drugs: The U.S. is seeking extradition of three Costa Ricans and a Mexican tied to alleged Sinaloa Cartel cocaine trafficking via clandestine air routes. Health Alert: Costa Rica confirmed two new monkeypox cases in San José and activated surveillance, stressing low risk of spread. Tech & Mobility: Uber opened its app to traditional “red taxi” drivers, offering sign-up bonuses and route optimization. Environment: A lawyer asked a court to suspend thresher shark exports after stronger international protections took effect. Coffee Boom: Costa Rican coffee hit a record $200.10/lb at the 2026 Cup of Excellence auction.
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