AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPanama–Costa Rica Energy Clash: Hours after President Laura Fernández said her government would use “all mechanisms” to fight Panama’s agricultural restrictions, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino ordered the “immediate and indefinite” suspension of electricity sales to Costa Rica—while ICE insists Costa Rica has no firm energy contracts with Panama and says the grid can meet demand. Trade Tensions: The move escalates a dispute tied to Panama’s 2019–2020 import blocks and an unresolved WTO fight that Costa Rica says favors it. Public Safety Lawmaking: Costa Rican lawmakers are considering a bill to punish drivers who flee crash scenes without helping victims, with prison terms and license suspensions. Culture & Talent: Costa Rica showcased its tech push at Web Summit Vancouver 2026, while a Costa Rican filmmaker won at Santiago Wild for a one-minute bat film.
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