AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoSurf Murder Case: Costa Rican authorities arrested Kurt Van Dyke’s girlfriend and a second suspect over the February killing of the California surfing legend. Investigators say the apparent home invasion may have been staged; two other suspects are still being sought. Dollar Slide: The dollar hit a record low of ₡446.10 on Costa Rica’s wholesale market. Banks are offering as little as ₡436 per dollar, so rates can vary significantly when exchanging cash. Anti-Drug Measures: A bill advancing in the Legislative Assembly would let authorities disable or demolish clandestine airstrips through an administrative process and impose prison terms on those involved. It is not yet law. Climate: Monteverde is seeing far more mist-free days: recent figures cited by the BBC average about 119 a year, up from roughly 25 in the 1970s, raising concerns for the cloud forest. Digital ID: From January 1, 2027, banks, businesses and public agencies must accept Costa Rica’s smartphone ID for transactions requiring identification.
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