AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoFuel Policy Update: Costa Rica’s plan to sell premium gasoline blended with 10% ethanol is still alive, but the launch is no longer guaranteed for 2027 as RECOPE must line up supplies and an international ethanol tender is expected to take about a year. Public Safety & Justice: The OIJ says Interpol issued international alerts to locate two women tied to the “Riverside” case, including the wife of “Pecho de Rata,” with last known locations reported as Switzerland. Digital Economy: Tax authorities will require taxpayers to register all SINPE Móvil numbers with the Ministry of Finance to curb tax evasion, with officials stressing it won’t create new taxes or fees. Disaster Response: Costa Rica is sending a second Venezuela earthquake rescue team of 48 specialists as the death toll climbs, while the Foreign Ministry says no Costa Ricans were injured or killed. Environment & Wildlife: Prosecutors warn wildlife trafficking is becoming organized like other serious crimes, and scientists also confirmed a new ghost shark species off Costa Rica’s coast. Tourism Watch: San José airport saw a 1.4% drop in international arrivals in May, while Liberia grew 12%, shifting demand toward Guanacaste.
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