AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealth Watch: PAHO says measles cases are rising across the Americas, with travel to the 2026 World Cup (US, Mexico, Canada) raising concern—PAHO notes many cases involve people unvaccinated or with unknown status, and it lists Costa Rica among countries linked to outbreaks/importations. Travel Safety: The U.S. Foreign Office issued a World Cup travel update tied to Ebola in parts of Africa, including temporary entry restrictions for travelers recently in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan, plus advice to monitor symptoms for 21 days. Costa Rica Entry/Stay: Costa Rica announced a regularization program for thousands of Cuban, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan, and Colombian asylum applicants whose cases are pending or denied, aiming to protect legal stay and allow work. Visitor Money Tip: Tourists in Costa Rica are being warned about a 6% optional card fee via dynamic currency conversion—decline paying in your home currency to avoid it. Getting There: Delta plans to relaunch nonstop JFK–Liberia (LIR) to serve Costa Rica’s Guanacaste beaches starting Dec. 19 (weekly in winter). Local Travel Cost Quirk: In Costa Rica, “super” gasoline is currently cheaper than regular at the pump, per ARESEP pricing.
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