AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: Costa Rica is moving to cut roadkill by requiring wildlife crossings for road projects that disrupt habitat, with the National Environmental Technical Secretariat reviewing plans and citizen science data helping identify where bridges are needed. Biodiversity & Climate: A new report warns Costa Rica’s Monteverde cloud forest is “dying of thirst” as warmer conditions lift the cloud base, reducing mist for epiphytes that hold moisture. Tech & Society: Costa Rica’s drug violence surge is drawing international alarm, with the Wall Street Journal arguing the spike in homicides is straining the political system and escalating conflict between the executive and the judiciary. AI & Business: Colombian firm Muto Studio is expanding U.S. services, pitching custom software, AI automation, and digital transformation—building on work across Costa Rica and the region. Research & Nature: Osa Conservation translocated 13 white-lipped peccaries to Piedras Blancas National Park to restore a threatened ecosystem role, with more moves planned this year. Global Spotlight: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 released a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries ahead of its October 16 London exhibition.
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