AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNational Security & Justice: Costa Rica’s President Laura Fernández pulled back from a fight over the electricity harmonization bill, saying she would “quit rather than fight” after calling opposition lawmakers “communists” and “vagrants,” escalating the debate over how the country’s power market should work. Public Health: The CCSS surgical waitlist keeps swelling, reaching 204,622 insured patients by April 2026—about 8% higher than a year earlier—with an average wait of 441 days, hitting orthopedics hardest. Sports & Public Order: Three Costa Rica players were dropped for indiscipline ahead of friendlies vs Colombia and England, after an alleged shooting incident in San José’s Los Yoses left Alejandro Bran’s car struck by bullets. Economy & Investment: OECD-based reporting shows Costa Rica attracted about US$5.733B in 2025 FDI, while Argentina logged the lowest in the region at US$3.134B—highlighting how hard it is to win long-term capital. Local Governance & Community: Mayor Karen Bass hosted visiting Asian and Pacific Islander media at City Hall, framing neighborhood revitalization and access initiatives as her next push.
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