AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedia Freedom: CPJ and IAPA warn a Costa Rica bill could force radio and TV stations off air by adding a progressive fee tied to broadcast spectrum use. Labor & Culture: Costa Rica’s Aug. 31 Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture lands mid-week as a mandatory paid holiday—work is only allowed with agreement, and pay must be doubled if employees are required to work. Road Disruption: Route 32 is partially shut near km 55 (La Unión de Guápiles to the east) for a court-ordered investigation, with no detour possible on that stretch. Immigration Update: Starting Sept. 1, DGME will roll out a Special Temporary Complementary Category (CETC) to help thousands with pending or denied refugee applications regularize status, including work authorization. Earthquake Watch: A 5.4 quake (followed by a 4.5/4.8 tremor) rattled the Central Valley and San José, with aftershocks and only minor reported damage. Public Health Risk: CCSS auditors say Hospital México’s single brachytherapy machine for cancer treatment creates system-wide vulnerability if it fails. Tourism Economy: Tourism arrivals are up, but hotels and restaurants say the strong colón is squeezing dollar earnings.
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