AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Trade: A change in Congress after Tuesday’s midterms would not automatically remove the 12.5% tariff on many Costa Rican goods, analysts warn; Washington could use other legal powers to keep it in place. Key exports including coffee, bananas and pineapple are exempt. Currency: Dollar supply has hit a 20-year high, helping keep the exchange rate near its lowest level in two decades. The colón traded at ₡452.08 per dollar on Oct. 30. Marine Protection: An attorney has asked a court to halt targeted and accidental shark catches around Cocos Island, arguing the protected waters lack a fisheries management plan. Crime and Security: A new maximum-security prison has received its first 123 inmates as the government steps up its crackdown on organized crime. UN Leadership: Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan led the latest Security Council poll with 11 votes of support, but four opposing votes leave her prospects uncertain because a permanent member could veto her.
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