AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPort Deal Under Review: Costa Rica’s Comptroller General (CGR) has admitted ICTSI’s appeal over alleged irregularities in the Puerto Caldera terminal tender, ordering a five-business-day hearing for both the administration and the winning party—after ICTSI claims it was excluded without proper explanation and that its debt-to-equity score was changed mid-evaluation. Diplomacy Escalates: President Laura Fernández says the trade dispute with Panama over restrictions since 2019 has moved beyond Comex talks, pushing the case to Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar for international action affecting dairy, meats, bananas, plantains, pineapples and strawberries. Tech & Industry: Intel is reportedly relocating part of its Costa Rica production line to Vietnam’s Saigon Hi-Tech Park as it restructures and expands chip assembly/testing capacity. Sports Business: FIFA finally agreed a China broadcast rights deal with China Media Group reportedly valued at $60M for the next four World Cups through 2031.
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