AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health: Costa Rica confirms a third mpox case, a 37-year-old man in Heredia linked to last week’s second case; all three patients are reported stable and none traveled abroad in the prior 30 days. Tourism & Connectivity: Guanacaste Airport (LIR) adds new North American links this winter—WestJet launches a direct Ottawa route Dec. 20, 2026 (weekly), and United begins daily nonstop service to Washington-Dulles starting Dec. 17, 2026 (peak season). Climate & Risk: Costa Rica’s meteorology service warns El Niño is driving major rainfall deficits in the North Pacific (up to 70% in July) and higher temperatures, raising drought and wildfire risk. Economy & Investment: PROCOMER steps up outreach in South Korea and Japan to attract new foreign direct investment, positioning Costa Rica as a regional business platform. Regional Politics: Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega says there will be no more elections, further closing the door on opposition challenges.
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