AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Deportation Fight: A Maryland judge hearing has hit a “stalemate” in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, as the Trump administration seeks permission to reverse blocks and deport him to Liberia within five days once ICE takes him into custody. Trade Pressure at Home: Panama’s cattle and dairy restrictions are still biting—Panamanian ranchers say Costa Rica’s new push won’t change the technical reality, warning “no meat or milk” will enter until the dispute is settled after a WTO ruling and ongoing appeal. Politics & Currency: Costa Rica’s strong colón is expected to keep holding steady under President Laura Fernández, who inherits a continuity-style government with Rodrigo Chaves still in power behind the scenes. Security Outlook: With Fernández vowing a tougher crime agenda, authorities project 2026 homicides could fall below 800 for the first time since 2022. Economy & Jobs: New labor data shows Costa Rica shed 56,000 jobs in Q1 2026 and 118,000 people left the workforce.
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