AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Secretary-General Race: Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan is again leading the UN Security Council’s fourth informal straw poll, winning 10 “encourage” votes, while Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi trail behind; the process still hinges on veto power from the US, China, Russia, France and the UK. Nearshoring & Jobs: Costa Rica is being highlighted as a fast-rising nearshore manufacturing and innovation hub as global supply chains shift toward resilience, talent and high-value exports. U.S. Visa Rumors: Costa Rica’s U.S. Embassy denied social media claims that Washington revoked visas for Costa Rican officials, calling the posts false. Drugs Sent for Destruction: Costa Rica transferred 45 tons of seized drugs to the United States for destruction, citing local budget limits, with DEA and the U.S. Air Force involved. Local Politics Shake-Up: Former foreign minister Manuel Tovar is facing fallout after his dismissal, with competing accounts about the “Shield of the Americas” meeting and what he told President Laura Fernández. Immigration Crackdown (U.S.): Tom Homan says ICE will intensify enforcement in sanctuary cities, promising a surge of resources.
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