AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildlife Protection: Costa Rica launched a campaign urging tourists not to extract wildlife, after authorities reported thousands of animal and plant specimens seized at airports and borders—showing how trafficking hits everything from reptiles and corals to orchids and psittacine eggs. AI in the Jungle: Researchers in Costa Rica used AI-powered systems to run cognitive tests with wild capuchin monkeys, bringing lab-style precision into the forest. Ecosystem Recovery by Sound: A Costa Rica study analyzed 16,658 hours of forest audio to compare recovery across logged forests, natural regeneration, plantations, and pastures—using soundscapes to track how ecosystems bounce back. MedTech Shift: Costa Rica’s MedTech sector is moving beyond factories into services, R&D, and analytics. Connectivity: Claro Costa Rica expanded 5G coverage to all seven provinces, reaching 2.1M people. Jobs Watch: Boston Scientific’s restructuring is reported to include Costa Rica layoffs as part of a broader global plan.
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