AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Diplomacy: Costa Rica and Panama moved to cool trade frictions after talks in New York, with both sides agreeing on a joint agenda covering trade, customs, security, migration and cooperation. Energy Policy: The National Liberation Party says it will vote against Costa Rica’s electricity market harmonization bill, a move that could derail a key reform effort. Public Health: Health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to a commercial establishment in Ciudad Colón de Mora, with 47 people tied to the case, a dozen lab-confirmed infections, and one possibly related death. Safety for Visitors: Guanacaste’s Liberia airport partnered with the U.S. Embassy to promote the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and expand safety messaging for U.S. travelers. Sports Discipline: Ahead of a pre-World Cup friendly vs England, Costa Rica’s federation excluded three players—Alejandro Bran, Kenneth Vargas and Warren Madrigal—after a shooting incident outside a bar. Tourism Promotion: Costa Rica promoted itself at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal to boost its fast-growing Canadian visitor market. Roads & Infrastructure: Ruta 27 expansion is set to begin in 2027, starting with the Escazú–Atenas stretch.
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