AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPensions Overhaul: Costa Rica is moving to scrap “lavish” lifetime pensions for former presidents, with a “zero-tolerance” bill sent to Congress that would end payments for all ex-leaders, including Rodrigo Chaves and President Laura Fernández. Tourism & Health: The government is pushing the “Wellness Pura Vida” strategy to position Costa Rica as a longevity and nature-based mental wellness destination. UN Leadership Buzz: Ecuadorian diplomat Ivonne Baki has joined the race to become the next UN secretary-general, as the Security Council prepares another informal poll. Drug Enforcement: A Costa Rican national was sentenced to 20 years in the U.S. for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, with sales coordinated from Costa Rica. Local Safety & Crime: U.S. and Costa Rican authorities seized large cocaine shipments tied to Mexico’s CJNG in La Guácima. Sports: Costa Rica hosts the opening stop of the 2026 International Racquetball Tour at Escazú’s Costa Rica Country Club. Energy Watch: Gas prices are set to shift in September, with regular expected to fall while super may rise.
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