AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPolitics & Governance: A new UCR survey says 84% of Costa Ricans believe former President Rodrigo Chaves still influences President Laura Fernández’s decisions, though Fernández denies a “two-headed government.” Public Safety & Democracy: A report on Latin America’s “Bukele model” debate highlights how countries are weighing tougher crime strategies against democratic rights, with Uruguay pushing a “democratic” security plan instead of mass crackdowns. Tech & Media: Meta is expanding Community Notes testing to multiple Latin American countries including Costa Rica, with fact-checkers warning it could replace third-party verification. Economy & Energy: Costa Rica is bracing for higher fuel prices as global oil climbs back above $100 a barrel amid renewed US-Iran tensions. Travel & Tourism: JacoBeach.com launched a new independent travel guide for visitors, covering hotels, tours, nightlife and local services. Environment & Climate: El Niño is strengthening, with forecasts pointing to above-normal temperatures and shifting rainfall risks across the Americas, including Central America.
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