Governor Jared Polis will embark on a trip to Costa Rica this week for the 2024 gathering. During his absence, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera will assume the role of acting governor. The purpose of Polis’s visit is to foster collaboration in areas such as agriculture, geothermal energy, and small businesses. The governor’s office reported that Colorado and Costa Rica exchanged approximately $58 million worth of goods in the previous year.