AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Travel & Startups: Fora, an AI-powered travel agency, hit unicorn status after raising $60M to expand its Via assistant—aiming to boost agent productivity while keeping humans in the loop. Innovation Ecosystems: Panama’s Innovation Smart District pushed its ISD Tour 2026 across Latin America, pitching AI and startup growth to banks, corporates, and investors. Local Governance & Tax Tech: President Laura Fernández unveiled a plan to curb smuggling and tax evasion without new taxes, including tighter customs controls and penalties. Public Health: Costa Rica’s CCSS board paralysis is delaying key health decisions as a dispute over board appointments blocks sessions. Mobility Tech: Uber opened its platform to Costa Rican “red taxi” drivers, offering sign-up bonuses and app-based ride requests. Wellness & Longevity: Blue Zone research highlights that stress is universal—but coping habits help people live longer, with Nicoya (Costa Rica) featured among the world’s Blue Zones. Environment: Ocean Conservation Namibia reported hundreds of plastic-entangled seal rescues, underscoring how hidden marine debris kills wildlife.
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