AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Leadership Debate: Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan joined Michelle Bachelet and María Fernanda Espinosa in a Geneva debate on renewing the UN secretary-general role, with candidates stressing human rights, peace, and UN reforms amid a deep financial crisis. Tourism & Mobility Rules: Canatur pushed back on ride-sharing promotion after a brief Uber alliance with the esencial COSTA RICA brand, arguing tourism marketing must follow formal transport regulations and fair competition. Meetings Tourism Push: Costa Rica will host FIEXPO Latin America 2026 (June 8–11) to grow the meetings/events sector, with sessions on AI, data, talent, and policy. Agriculture Resilience: IICA’s AERAS agroecology initiative says 10,000+ small farmers across Africa and Latin America gained advisory support to adopt more sustainable practices. Immigration Reform: President Laura Fernández announced a bill to reform Costa Rica’s immigration law after reports of repeat illegal entries tied to organized crime and illegal gold mining in Crucitas. Livestock Biosecurity: New World screwworm cases in the U.S. (Texas and New Mexico) are expanding, raising fears for cattle supply and beef prices—an industry risk that matters for regional animal health planning. Currency Watch: Costa Rica is seeing a modest dollar rebound after months of a strong colón, affecting expats and dollar-linked costs. Packaging Industry: Expo Pack México 2026 reported record scale, underscoring ongoing demand for packaging and processing tech across Latin America.
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