AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoImmigration & Work Rights: Costa Rica has announced a special temporary regularization category for thousands of Cuban, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan, and Colombian asylum applicants whose cases are pending or were rejected, allowing legal residency and unrestricted access to formal work starting September 1, 2026. Arts & Film: Paz Fábrega, the first Costa Rican filmmaker to win a VPRO Tiger Award, secured further funding for her hybrid doc “To the Future,” pitching at ECAM Forum in Madrid June 9–11, with support from Costa Rica’s El Fauno Fund and Catalan cultural agencies. Culture & Media: James Perez’s path into journalism is highlighted through community-focused storytelling, including reporting practice from a Costa Rica cultural reporting course. Travel & Lifestyle: National Geographic Traveller (UK) puts Costa Rica on its June cover with “Coast to Coast,” spotlighting biodiversity, sustainability, and Indigenous communities. Community & Giving: LACASA’s 27th annual Garden Tour returns July 11, raising support for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence. Sports Culture: Pochettino’s U.S. team-building story ties key growth moments to matches including Costa Rica.
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