AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSecurity & Trade Links: An alleged leader tied to Panama’s “Operation Jericho” was extradited from Colombia to Panama, accused of coordinating Gulf Clan cocaine shipments toward the Costa Rican border and using front companies for money laundering. Public Finance & Politics: President Laura Fernández reversed course on “luxury pensions” for former presidents, moving from defending the benefit to backing a bill to eliminate it—saying it would apply even to her. Consumer & Credit Risk: Complaints about predatory “gota a gota” loan sharking in Costa Rica rose 21% in early 2026, with authorities warning 95% of cases end in violence. Tech & Telecom: Ericsson says it will supply ICE with AI-enabled 5G automation for Costa Rica’s nationwide network, marking a first in Latin America for its rApps suite. Business & Exports: Costa Rica’s free-zone growth slowed sharply in June, with manufacturing and services losing momentum, raising questions for the export engine. Health & Community: A Costa Rican mother received a living-donor liver transplant from her son after years of cancer treatment.
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