AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health: Costa Rica confirmed a third mpox case, a 37-year-old man in Heredia linked to the country’s second case; all three patients reportedly had no travel outside Costa Rica in the 30 days before diagnosis, and the patient is in stable condition under isolation. Wildlife Conservation Tech: A long-term Costa Rica study using camera traps found canopy bridges are increasingly used by arboreal mammals over three years, with animals showing preferences for specific bridge designs and lengths—supporting their role as road “lifelines.” Energy & Industry: Fox ESS launched POWER BEAST, a plug-and-play commercial and industrial energy storage system designed to cut installation complexity and scale from 50 kW to 125 kW. Local Infrastructure Risk: A bridge on Route 235 toward Manuel Antonio faces “imminent failure” warnings after Lanamme engineers found severe corrosion, raising short-term collapse concerns. Digital Skills for SMEs: MICITT rolled out a free 5G training program for Costa Rican MSMEs, aiming to close the digital divide with nearly 200 hours of instruction and certification. Mobility Trend: Electric vehicles surpassed 20% of new vehicle sales in Costa Rica in early 2026, alongside ICE charger expansion and new rules enabling private fast-charging investment.
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