AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTelecom & Connectivity: Tarana Wireless and Costa Rica ISP Itellum demoed a live 1 Gbps fixed wireless access link in San José, backed by SUTEL resolutions that open the 6 GHz band for standard-power systems using automated frequency coordination. Health Tech & Biotech: Costa Rica inaugurated its first medicinal cannabis manufacturing lab in Cartago (Vantage Point Global), shifting the sector from raw exports to finished medicines, with up to 420 jobs projected. Medical Tourism Shift: Hospitals report more international patients coming for inpatient surgeries and complex care—not just quick procedures—signaling Costa Rica’s growing role in higher-acuity healthcare. Public Safety & Crime Prevention: A UNED police science expert warns Costa Rica’s crackdown may not stop violence unless it tackles recruitment of younger criminal leaders. Science Discovery: Researchers formally described a new deep-sea “ghost shark” species off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Environment & Ocean Life: A Panama alert says vessel noise can cut whale song detection by up to 45%, complicating communication and migration. Education Tech: Costa Rica’s Hello Brete free English program saw 99,000 dropouts, raising concerns about retention in self-directed online learning.
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