AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSports & Policy: FIFA’s anti-discrimination partner is pushing back on calls for an Olympic-style transgender ban at the 2031 Women’s World Cup, warning it could permanently stigmatize transgender and intersex athletes. Costa Rica Tourism Finance: Banco de Costa Rica launched BCR Pyme Acción Turismo, offering dedicated financing for tourism SMEs to boost productivity and climate adaptability, with support from ICT, SBD and GIZ. Marine Conservation: A coalition kicked off “United for Costa Rica’s Reefs” to protect coral reefs as El Niño-driven heat threatens through early 2027, urging reef users to cut tourism and maritime pressure during the most stressful months. Local Infrastructure: Construction has started on the San Lucas Island tourist pier in the Gulf of Nicoya, replacing a deteriorated structure with a safer, modernized dock for up to four vessels. Tech & Business: Rappi reported US$64.8M net profit in 2025, its second straight profitable year, as it shifts from expansion to returns. Regional Climate Prep: Latin American governments are ramping up El Niño contingency plans for drought, heat, flooding and wildfire risk. Health & Safety: Costa Rica faces mounting road-death pressure, with traffic fatalities outpacing homicides in recent data.
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