AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPoás Volcano Update: Costa Rica tightened safety rules after an eruption early Saturday, cutting daily visitors to 1,064 (from 2,052) and requiring helmets on key trails; the crater viewpoint will cap 56 people for up to 20 minutes. Drug Violence & Politics: A Wall Street Journal report links rising homicides to the Moín container terminal’s 2019 opening and says the surge has strained relations between President Laura Fernández’s government and the judiciary, though newer figures show killings down so far in 2026. Security Crackdown in Cartago: Fernández ordered more police deployment in Cartago after 51 homicides, saying she’s heard gunfire near her home and criticizing judicial releases. Wildlife Crossings Law: Lawmakers approved rules requiring wildlife crossings where roads disrupt animal movement, with citizen data urged to identify needed bridges. Afro-Caribbean Celebrations: Limón’s Grand Gala Parade and Puerto Viejo’s Wolaba Parade return as Costa Rica marks Afro-descendant culture ahead of Aug. 31. Labor Calendar: Aug. 31 is a non-obligatory holiday; if workers do work, pay rules depend on contract type, with double pay for those who work the holiday.
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