AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoViolent Crime in Guanacaste: Costa Rican influencer Gabriela Sanarrusia Chavarría, 28, and her boyfriend were shot dead in La Cruz while they slept on July 4; police say suspects fled and allegedly burned a white vehicle, with “retribution” suspected but no official motive confirmed. Public Safety & Justice: The OIJ processed the scene and is still investigating the case. Transport Shock: More than 2,000 “red” taxis stopped operating after permit renewals expired; the CTP says the fleet fell to 6,521, while the MOPT says it’s working on measures to prevent further losses and allow app-based options. Cost of Living: June prices rose 0.71% as gasoline, bus fares, airfares and travel packages climbed, even as annual inflation stayed slightly negative. Tourism & Conservation: Monteverde Cloud Forest was added to the IUCN Green List, and Costa Rica is pushing higher-value tourism with longer, experience-based trips. International Ties: India and Costa Rica agreed to strengthen trade and cooperation under JETCO, with bilateral trade around $391 million in 2025–26.
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