AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarchamo Update: Costa Rica’s 2027 vehicle registration payment period is open, with a digital proof of payment and a durable RFID windshield tag replacing the annual sticker swap for most vehicles. The fee is still due every year; motorcycles keep the old sticker for now. Marine Conservation: Researchers are using smartphones to build 3D maps of Pacific coral reefs near Golfo Dulce and Caño Island, helping track damage and reef growth. Older Adults’ Health: Authorities recorded 1,218 depression diagnoses and 78 suicide attempts among older adults in the first 38 weeks of 2026; women accounted for most reported cases, while men made up a slight majority of attempts. Crime Investigation: A court ordered a year of pretrial detention for a suspect in the killing of U.S. businessman Marc Walter Fleming. She has not been convicted. Epstein Files: Prosecutors asked a San José court to close the investigation, saying they found no Costa Rican victims or evidence of crimes committed in the country. UN Race: Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan led the latest Security Council poll with 11 encouraging votes, as Türkiye’s nomination of a veteran diplomat adds to the deadlock. Trade: Analysts say U.S. midterm results alone are unlikely to change the 12.5% tariff affecting many Costa Rican goods.
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