AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade Showdown: Costa Rica’s President Laura Fernández has escalated her fight with Panama, calling Panama’s restrictions on Costa Rican agricultural exports a “trade blockade” and ordering Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar to pursue “international diplomacy and international actions.” The curbs hit beef, pork, poultry, dairy, and fruits and vegetables like strawberries, pineapples, plantains, and bananas—while Panama says it’s open to talks only if rules are “reciprocal and fair.” Public Health: Costa Rica has approved a phased RSV vaccination plan for older adults, starting with people over 75, with the CCSS set to finalize vaccine purchasing studies in June. Health & Justice Watch: Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency director Randall Zúñiga’s suspension could be extended again when the Supreme Court reviews a request on May 18. Local Environment: The Cubujuquí Interurban Biological Corridor logged 2,366 birds across 183 species in its first 2026 census, reinforcing its role as a key urban wildlife link.
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