AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCurrency: The dollar hit a record-low 446.10 colones on Friday, down 10.3% since the start of the year. The slide cuts colón revenues for exporters, while lowering the local cost of dollar-priced imports. Digital Services: From Jan. 1, 2027, banks, businesses and public agencies must accept Costa Rica’s digital ID for transactions requiring identification. More than 107,000 people had requested the credential by Nov. 1. Pineapple Trade: Costa Rica’s pineapple supply is recovering as improved weather lifts harvest conditions ahead of the Christmas season, but producers still face pests, uneven fruit sizes and high costs. One exporter ships 45–55 containers weekly, mostly to the U.S. and Europe. Employment: Agriculture lost 13,444 jobs despite growth in national employment, underscoring pressure on a key sector. A private initiative to train workers in high-tech and semiconductor skills points to efforts to build capacity in higher-value industries.
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