AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital ID: From Jan. 1, banks, businesses and public agencies must accept Costa Rica’s smartphone ID for transactions requiring identification. The digital credential costs ₡2,600 and does not replace the physical card. Year-End Closures: Many government offices will close Dec. 22 through Jan. 3, but schools, police, courts and some other institutions set their own schedules. Strike Fallout: The Education Ministry reported 36,994 staff absent during Wednesday’s protest over education funding. The government is seeking a court ruling on the strike’s legality and says it plans to dock pay for the day. Surfing Legend’s Killing: Two people, including Kurt Van Dyke’s girlfriend, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the American surfer’s February killing near Cahuita. Investigators say the apparent robbery may have been staged; two other suspects remain unidentified. Public Health: Dengue cases are up nearly 58% this year, while chikungunya has surpassed 1,000 cases, with most infections in Guanacaste. Crucitas Vote: President Laura Fernández says her government is weighing a referendum on reopening the northern gold-mining site, where illegal mining has raised concerns about pollution and organized crime.
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