AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChikungunya Alert for Tourists: The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a health alert for Playa Langosta in Guanacaste after local transmission of chikungunya was reported, with the CDC advising “enhanced precautions” and warning travelers to prevent mosquito bites. Airport Archaeology Update: Costa Rica’s planned Southern International Airport is moving forward after a rescue excavation in the Diquís Delta found evidence of everyday pre-Columbian life (AD 800–1500) while confirming the iconic monumental remains won’t be impacted. Immigration Crackdown: A DGME official at Juan Santamaría International Airport was arrested for allegedly facilitating the irregular entry of a foreigner linked to a terrorist organization. Tourism Numbers: Costa Rica saw a 1.2% drop in air arrivals in June, with North American arrivals down while European arrivals rose. Trade Cooperation: Costa Rica is part of the expanding FIT-P partnership, now at 19 members, as ministers meet in Auckland to push practical trade and digital rules.
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