AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildlife Trade Watch: Costa Rica may face a CITES “review of significant trade” over silky shark exports, after a report backed by Germany challenges Incopesca’s scientific basis for continued harvesting. Tourism & Economy: Forbes spotlighted Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique as a top luxury trip-worthy stay, while new data flags economic slowdown signals as free-zone growth cools and tax revenue declines. Public Health: The U.S. issued a health alert for Playa Langosta and parts of Guanacaste after suspected chikungunya cases, urging travelers to prevent mosquito bites. Travel Costs & Rules: A U.S. DOT change means airline bag and add-on prices may be harder to compare at a glance for Costa Rica routes again. Safety & Enforcement: Police fined 472 drivers for not using child safety seats, and U.S. courts requested extradition of four people tied to alleged Sinaloa-linked cocaine trafficking via Costa Rica. Local Mobility: Uber opened its app to traditional red taxi drivers, offering sign-up bonuses to help them take rides through the platform.
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