AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNational Team: Costa Rica has named former captain Bryan Ruiz permanent head coach after two wins as interim boss. He is tasked with steering La Sele to the 2030 World Cup, with friendlies against Ecuador and Argentina next month. UN Race: Rebeca Grynspan still leads informal voting for secretary-general, but opposition from two Security Council powers clouds her prospects. UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the contest. Public Universities: Thousands marched in San José against an ₡8.05 billion cut to university funding approved by lawmakers for the 2027 budget. Agriculture: Costa Rica’s pesticide use averages more than 10 times the global rate, a new study finds, raising health and environmental concerns. U.S. dairy imports have also surged 69% since tariffs were removed, increasing pressure on local producers. Wildlife: Costa Rican conservation groups helped shape a U.S. bill to restrict live sloth imports after most of 61 sloths brought to a planned Florida attraction died. Crime: Police arrested at least 10 people in raids targeting an alleged Cartago extortion and informal-lending network, seizing weapons, cash and luxury vehicles.
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