AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCosta Rica Politics & Economy: President Laura Fernández rejected calls to artificially control the dollar’s exchange rate, saying her administration won’t peg it and pointing to employment, tourism and investment data. Power Dynamics in Government: A CIEP-UCR survey found 64.4% of Costa Ricans believe former president Rodrigo Chaves still has “a lot of influence” over Fernández’s decisions, fueling talk of “dual presidentialism.” Judiciary Clash: Rodrigo Chaves escalated his attacks on judicial independence by adding former president Miguel Ángel Rodríguez to his “hit list,” alleging he was “bought off” after acquittals. Tech & Media Oversight: Meta began testing Community Notes in multiple Latin American countries including Costa Rica, while regional fact-checkers warned it could replace independent verification. Social Protection Capacity: ECLAC hosted a workshop to strengthen Haiti’s MAST systems, drawing on experiences from Costa Rica and other countries. Health & Travel: A report notes chikungunya cases in the U.S. are travel-linked only so far, shifting risk to trip planning and mosquito precautions. Indigenous Rights: A new piece highlights Boruca Peoples’ pushback against governance through ADIs and calls it “institutionalist racism.” Business/Healthcare: Nanox announced a Costa Rica distribution deal for its Nanox.ARC imaging system via SOLME.
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