AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPort Fight Heats Up: Costa Rica’s Puerto Caldera concession is back in the spotlight after the Comptroller General admitted ICTSI’s appeal, setting up a five-day hearing over alleged irregularities in the tender that awarded the deal to the Maersk-Hapag-backed Sunset consortium. Aviation Boost: Juan Santamaría International Airport was named the best regional airport in Central America and the Caribbean in the Skytrax 2026 World Airport Awards. Health Policy: Costa Rica approved a phased RSV vaccination plan for older adults, starting with people over 75 while the CCSS finalizes purchasing details. Faith in the Spotlight: President Laura Fernández marked her start in office by entrusting her government to Our Lady of the Angels during Mass. Tourism Push: Costa Rica’s “Energía Pura Vida” roadshow landed in Toronto and Montreal, using immersive experiences to deepen ties with Canadian travel trade. Culture & Film: Luminalia acquired international sales rights to Costa Rican-Argentinian director Sofía Quirós Úbeda’s sophomore feature, Silent Birds.
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