AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Tourism Day: Hundreds of Costa Ricans joined free, ICT-guided walks across all seven provinces, from historic city tours in Heredia, San José and Puntarenas to nature stops like Laguna Don Manuel and Laguna Doña Ana Cleto, with special access efforts for seniors and community leaders. Human Rights & Immigration: Amnesty International urged the U.S. to abolish ICE, pointing to abuses and deaths in custody; in a separate case tied to Costa Ricans, families and detainees allege a Louisiana ICE facility failed to provide proper diabetes care before a man’s death. Diplomacy Shock: Costa Rica President Laura Fernández fired Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended the Trump-led “Shield of the Americas” security meeting without notifying her, naming Indiana Trejos as acting foreign minister. Security & Tech: Researchers reported an AI-powered CARBONATO botnet that steals credentials and may be linked to Costa Rica infrastructure. Environment & Access: A Costa Rican court temporarily halted visitor and vehicle access to the Playa Blanca Marine Wetland pending a carrying-capacity study. Sports & Culture: Curaçao stunned Costa Rica 4-3 after a 3-0 halftime deficit; and a free outdoor photo exhibition brings Gaudí’s Casa Batlló to San José through Nov. 15.
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