AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Infrastructure: Costa Rica has officially started construction on the new San Lucas Island tourist pier in the Gulf of Nicoya, replacing a deteriorated structure and aiming to dock up to four vessels at once with a ₡985 million investment. Climate Resilience Finance: Banco de Costa Rica launched BCR Pyme Acción Turismo, offering dedicated financing for tourism SMEs to boost productivity and climate adaptability, with support from ICT, SBD and GIZ. Reef Protection Mobilization: A coalition of environmental groups kicked off “United for Costa Rica’s Reefs” to cut reef stress during El Niño’s expected peak heat from Oct. 2026 to Feb. 2027. Marine Conservation Scrutiny: Costa Rica may face CITES review over silky shark exports, after a report challenges the scientific basis for continued harvesting. Digital/Connectivity: Costa Rica’s ICE has greenlit a 5G rollout following a comptroller ruling. Disaster Preparedness: El Niño preparations are ramping across Latin America, with governments planning for drought, heat, flooding and wildfire risks.
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