AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBiometric Border Tech: Juan Santamaría Airport in Costa Rica rolled out its first four automated biometric eGates, using facial recognition to speed eligible arrivals and boost processing capacity by 64%. Marine Research: UCR scientists fitted nurse sharks in Bahía Santa Elena with small cameras, challenging the idea that Pacific nurse sharks barely move and adding drones to track behavior. Digital Identity & Trust: Meta began testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, aiming to replace professional fact-checking—prompting strong pushback from the International Fact-Checking Network. Education Signals: OECD PISA 2025 shows 15-year-olds reading, math, and science at the weakest levels since 2000, with heavy screen time and AI use linked to lower scores. Health & Longevity: A Costa Rica-linked longevity “Blue Zone” home guide highlights shared lifestyle habits, while a Latin American dementia trial found hands-on coaching improved cognition more than general advice. Tech Finance: Nanox announced a Costa Rica distribution agreement as it expands medical imaging and AI pilots across Latin America.
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