AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMosquito-Borne Illness: Dengue cases have climbed nearly 58% in Costa Rica this year, while chikungunya infections have topped 1,000. Guanacaste accounts for most chikungunya cases, and Orotina has the country’s highest dengue rate. Currency: The dollar is back near its record low, closing at ₡448.43 on the wholesale market—about 9.8% below its January level, squeezing people paid in dollars. In Memoriam: Costa Rica is mourning actor and TV host Leonardo Perucci, who died at 87. The Chilean-born performer became a familiar face on local television and theater after settling in the country in 1979. Public Health: Costa Rica has seized more than 74 metric tons of drugs this year, a total the U.S. Embassy called historic. UN Leadership: Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan continues to lead the race to become the next UN secretary-general, with 12 of 15 Security Council members signaling support in the latest poll. Workers’ Rights: Temporary holiday hires remain entitled to minimum wage, social security and workplace insurance; overtime must be paid at time and a half.
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