AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVenezuela Earthquake Response: Costa Rica is ramping up help after the June 24 quakes, sending a second rescue team of 48 specialists and 12 tons of equipment as the death toll climbs and teams work in unstable rubble. Public Safety & Crime: Costa Rica warns wildlife trafficking is shifting toward organized-crime style operations, with traffickers using roles, routes, and markets that could attract higher-level criminal groups. Energy Policy: MINAE says plans to sell premium gasoline blended with 10% ethanol will be delayed, with no guaranteed 2027 start as supply and ethanol procurement timelines remain unclear. Digital Services: Costa Rica’s Digital Identity (IDC) is expanding, enabling remote procedures and identity checks across more public and private services. Education Watch: The mid-year school break is raising dropout concerns, with specialists warning students at risk may not return after the July vacation. Tourism Signals: International arrivals are growing overall, but San José’s airport saw a slight decline in May while Liberia gained share.
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