AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Finance: Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) launched BCR Pyme Acción Turismo, a dedicated financing line for tourism SMEs to boost productivity and climate adaptability, with support from ICT, SBD and GIZ. Tourism Infrastructure: Construction has started on the new San Lucas Island tourist pier in the Gulf of Nicoya, replacing a deteriorated platform and allowing up to four vessels to dock at once, with an investment of over ₡985 million. Climate & Reefs: A coalition of environmental groups kicked off “United for Costa Rica’s Reefs” to protect coral reefs during the October 2026–February 2027 El Niño heat-stress window, urging coastal and tourism operators to cut pressures. Local Transport: Route 32 reopened after a landslide debris closure that disrupted travel between San José and the Caribbean coast for hours. Trade & Compliance: Costa Rica’s silky shark exports may face CITES scrutiny, with a review of significant trade being considered over the scientific basis for continued harvesting. Sports Business/Brand: Panama Customs seized jerseys from Spain and Argentina teams in Paso Canoas, raising questions around smuggling and trademark infringement.
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