AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN Secretary-General Race: Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan kept her lead in the UN Security Council’s fourth straw poll, with diplomats reporting she topped the vote but still lacks a clear consensus; the process will narrow the field before a formal recommendation to the General Assembly. Diplomatic Push: Costa Rica used its UNGA 81 address to back Grynspan for the top UN post and flag concerns over Nicaragua, Cuba, and Venezuela. Nigeria Weighs In: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima said Abuja will support a UN chief who advances Africa’s aspirations, and he met Grynspan in New York ahead of that decision. Local Politics: President Laura Fernández dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended the “Shield of the Americas” meeting without informing her, sparking questions over communication and timing. Health & Science: Costa Rica will host an unprecedented heart surgery technique for a rare condition, while a new study suggests the country may have over 40,000 fungal species. Economy & Tourism: UN-linked and domestic business coverage also points to Costa Rica’s evolving economy, plus tourism rivalry debates and a warning that the dollar could face renewed downward pressure late in 2026.
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