AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health confirmed two new monkeypox (Mpox) cases in San José and activated contact-tracing and surveillance, stressing transmission risk is mainly through close skin-to-skin contact and that patients are under medical monitoring. Crime & Justice: The U.S. requested extradition of three Costa Ricans and one Mexican accused in a Sinaloa Cartel-linked cocaine trafficking network using clandestine air routes from Costa Rica; suspects remain in pretrial detention in San José. Economy & Cost of Living: The dollar hit record lows in Costa Rica’s Monex market, closing at ¢452.96, squeezing tax revenue as the stronger colón reduces income and VAT collections. Security Debate: A new report argues President Laura Fernández’s push for force could strain judicial independence as convictions lag amid rising homicides. Environment & Courts: An environmental lawyer asked a Costa Rican court to suspend thresher shark exports, citing stronger international protections that took effect June 27. Coffee & Tourism: Costa Rican coffee set another high at the Cup of Excellence, with a top lot selling for $200.10/lb, while El Lugar Costa Rica earned a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award. Politics: President Laura Fernández ranks third in a Latin America approval poll, with 55.5% approval.
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