AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPanama–Costa Rica Trade Clash: Panama has ordered an immediate, indefinite suspension of electricity sales to Costa Rica, escalating a dispute over agricultural product blocks that Costa Rica says lack legal basis. Energy Reassurance: Costa Rica’s ICE says the country has no firm purchase contracts with Panama and has enough supply to meet demand through 2026. Diplomatic Tension: Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, linked the move to what he called the “tone” of Costa Rica President Laura Fernández’s public comments, while Fernández says her government will use “all mechanisms” to defend producers. Local Lawmaking: Costa Rican lawmakers are also weighing a bill that would jail drivers who flee crash scenes without helping victims. Culture Spotlight: Costa Rican cinema made Cannes history with a Best Actress win in Un Certain Regard.
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