AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife & Health: Costa Rica’s chikungunya outbreak context is driving CDC travel guidance: Nicaragua was added to the U.S. watch list, with travelers urged to step up mosquito-bite prevention as vaccine access in the U.S. shifts. AI in the Wild (Costa Rica): Emory and Georgia Tech researchers deployed CapuchinAI in a Costa Rica forest reserve, using an AI touchscreen to run automated cognitive tests on capuchin monkeys. Conservation Tech: Costa Rica launched #WhatYouCarry to curb wildlife extraction, backed by airport/border seizures showing trafficking hits many species. Research & Longevity: A Latin America dementia-risk study finds culturally adapted lifestyle programs can improve memory and thinking, with stronger gains from coached, structured support. Local Tech/Infrastructure: A San José airport immigration system outage caused delays and a canceled JetBlue flight. Green Investment: PROCOMER says Costa Rica ranks top in Latin America/Caribbean for greenfield FDI per capita, citing talent, legal certainty, and sustainability. Travel/Connectivity: Southwest plans a new nonstop Austin↔San José route starting March 2027. Biodiversity Monitoring: A Costa Rica Nicoya Peninsula study used 16,658 hours of forest sound recordings to compare ecosystem recovery across land uses.
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