AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCosta Rica Education & Health: A UCR-backed bill would keep tighter rules on earth-moving and construction inside national parks during disasters, after the Legislative Assembly was urged to reject a proposal that could loosen protections around places like Route 32. Public Health: Costa Rica’s CCSS reports vaping-related disorders are hitting teens hard—4 in 10 visits involve ages 10–19—while a stricter nicotine/flavor regulation is delayed until August 2027. Climate & Environment: Monteverde’s cloud forest is drying from within: scientists say fog and mist are reaching the canopy less often even though annual rainfall stays high, threatening epiphytes and the water cycle. Conservation Tech & Research: Emory researchers unveiled CapuchinAI, an AI + touchscreen setup that lets wild capuchins in Costa Rica’s Taboga Forest Reserve choose tasks and earn rewards, aiming to study cognition in natural settings. Local Economy & Tech: Costa Rica’s brand push highlights medical devices as a top export, positioning the country as a trusted tech partner for global healthcare supply chains. Science & Society: A Lancet trial across 11 Latin American countries—including Costa Rica—found structured coaching improved cognition in older adults more than lighter-touch advice.
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