AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInfrastructure & Safety: Costa Rica’s Route 235 bridge to Manuel Antonio is flagged for “imminent failure” after Lanamme (UCR) found severe corrosion along key girders, raising collapse risk on a structure opened in 2016. Climate & Reefs: A coalition launches “United for Costa Rica’s Reefs” to cut tourism and maritime pressure during the Oct 2026–Feb 2027 El Niño heat-stress window, aiming to help corals recover from the 2023–2024 bleaching. Environment & Forests: Costa Rica’s forest cover rebound is highlighted: from 21% in 1987 to over 60% today, driven by a $500M reforestation push and Payment for Environmental Services that ties conservation to landowner incentives. Tourism Finance: Banco de Costa Rica rolls out BCR Pyme Acción Turismo, offering climate-adaptability financing for tourism SMEs via ICT, SBD and GIZ support. Wildlife Trade Scrutiny: Costa Rica’s silky shark exports may face CITES review of significant trade after CREMA challenges Incopesca’s scientific basis for continued harvesting. Mobility: Numbeo’s 2026 mid-year index ranks Costa Rica among the world’s worst for traffic, based on commute time, dissatisfaction and estimated emissions.
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