AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Secretary-General Race: China says the next UN chief must be “competent, impartial and upright,” while attention stays on Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan and Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett as the vote remains wide open. Costa Rica Diplomacy: President Laura Fernández fired Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended the Shield of the Americas meeting with Trump without notifying her, naming Indiana Trejos as acting foreign minister. EV Tax Proposal: Costa Rica’s finance ministry has proposed ending key electric vehicle tax breaks, which could raise costs for buyers if lawmakers approve changes. Digital Rules Push: A new private tech group unveiled an 808-provision proposal to regulate AI, blockchain, digital assets, and personal data in Costa Rica. Human Rights & Migration: Costa Rica is playing a growing role in U.S. third-country deportations, while Amnesty International renewed calls to abolish ICE amid custody deaths. Public Safety: Costa Rica reported a record high for human trafficking victims in 2025, with women and young people heavily affected. Environment & Access: A court temporarily suspended access to the Playa Blanca Marine Wetland pending a carrying-capacity study. Tourism & Inclusion: World Tourism Day brought nationwide guided walks, and Playa Pelada in Nosara added an accessible beach path and amphibious wheelchair support. Sports: Curaçao stunned Costa Rica with a historic 4-3 comeback after trailing 3-0 at halftime.
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