AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity in Costa Rica: Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly shut down key information systems after an attempted cyberattack, publishing the day’s agenda via the official gazette to keep business moving. Public Safety & Health: Costa Rica ordered televisions removed from prison cells as part of a broader crackdown on organized crime influence behind bars, while the CDC issued a Level 2 travel notice for chikungunya in Playa Langosta, urging enhanced mosquito precautions. Crime & Law Enforcement: The OIJ confirmed the capture of “Diablo,” Alejandro Arias Monge, near the Costa Rica–Nicaragua border, with U.S. DOJ/DEA offering a US$500,000 reward. Agriculture & Food Science: Researchers tested pineapple varieties for salt tolerance at IRREC, aiming at more resilient crops for challenging irrigation conditions. Biotech/Environment: Scientists warned that sawfish teeth are still being used in illegal cockfighting despite bans, with Costa Rica named among key supply countries. Tech & Business: Ábaco raised US$53M, using token-based structuring under El Salvador’s LEAD law to speed SME receivables financing. Travel Tech/Connectivity: Southwest announced a new Austin–San José, Costa Rica nonstop flight starting March 13.
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