AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFisheries: El Niño’s unusually warm Pacific waters are leaving Gulf of Nicoya fishers with catches too small to cover fuel costs. The emergency alert covers Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, including the gulf. Health and Economy: A strong colón is cutting medical-tourism revenue by 10% to 15%, even as patient numbers hold steady. Food: Rice consumption reached a 20-year high in 2024–25, rising about 6.7% to 270,594 metric tons. Marchamo: The 2027 vehicle tax is open for payment, with private-car fees falling on average while taxis and buses face increases; windshield permits are going digital. Crime: Organized gangs are using leaked shipping data to target cargo trucks, with at least 156 loads stolen in 2025. Conservation: Researchers are using smartphone images to build 3D maps of Pacific coral reefs, tracking damage and restoration. UN Race: Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan led the latest Security Council straw poll with 11 votes, but the contest remains unresolved.
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