AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIllegal Gold Crackdown: Costa Rica’s incoming National Assembly is set to push a tougher bill that could send people involved in illegal gold mining to jail for up to 10 years, with penalties aimed not just at miners but also at fuel, transport, and logistics networks—especially when extraction happens in indigenous lands or protected environmental zones. Public Health: The country has approved a phased RSV vaccination plan for “adultos mayores,” starting with people over 75, as CCSS finalizes vaccine purchasing steps. Justice Watch: The Supreme Court is expected to decide whether to extend the suspension of OIJ director Randall Zúñiga as disciplinary proceedings continue. Money & Daily Life: The dollar hit another historic low against the colón, keeping pressure on anyone earning or paying in dollars. Culture & Film: Costa Rican filmmaker Valentina Maurel’s Cannes-selected “Forever Your Maternal Animal” marks a fresh spotlight on Latin American storytelling.
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