AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfro-Caribbean Culture: Limón’s Grand Gala Parade returns as a major Afro-descendant celebration, with music, traditional dress, and Caribbean food marking the end of Cultural Month. Caribbean Community Events: Puerto Viejo’s Wolaba Parade brings more than 30 groups to the streets this Saturday, spotlighting Afro-Caribbean heritage and local “old harbor” roots. Volcano Safety: Poás Volcano National Park stays open but tightens access after an eruption, cutting daily visitors to 1,064, requiring helmets on key trails, and limiting the crater viewpoint to 56 people at a time. Public Safety & Justice: President Laura Fernández orders extra police in Cartago amid rising violence, saying she’s heard gunfire near her home and criticizing judicial releases. Wildlife Protection: Costa Rica lawmakers approve wildlife crossings for roads when habitats are disrupted, with oversight by the environmental authority. Drug Violence & Politics: A Wall Street Journal report links rising homicides to a fractured political system, while official figures show killings down so far in 2026. Immigration Update: Starting Sept. 1, DGME will launch a special temporary category to help some Nicaraguans, Cubans, Venezuelans, and Colombians regularize status.
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