AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Race: Former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan remains the frontrunner to become the next UN secretary-general, but her support slipped in the latest Security Council poll, leaving the contest unsettled. Foreign Affairs: Career diplomat Ana Elena Pinto Lizano has been named Costa Rica’s new foreign minister, replacing Manuel Tovar, who was dismissed after attending a U.S.-linked event without informing President Laura Fernández. Tourism: Southwest plans seasonal weekend flights from Austin and Nashville to Guanacaste starting in June 2027, while JW Marriott has opened its first all-inclusive resort worldwide on the province’s northern Pacific coast. Children in Poverty: A new study counts more than 557,000 Costa Rican children living in poverty. Jobs and Exports: Coffee producers say the strong colón is squeezing earnings and prompting job cuts, while the banana industry is promoting Costa Rican exports at major trade shows in Madrid and Orlando. Fishing Oversight: The United States has again flagged Costa Rica over gaps in monitoring its fishing fleet, triggering consultations before any future certification decision.
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