AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInvasive Biosecurity: The USDA confirmed the first New World screwworm case in the U.S. in decades after larvae were found in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, south Texas—an alarming return of a flesh-eating parasite that can also affect wildlife, pets, and rarely humans. Public Health & Agriculture Response: Federal and Texas officials are testing samples, setting quarantines, and planning sterile-fly releases to stop spread, with the threat tied to open wounds and even small injuries. Local Science & Risk: Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula was hit by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake, prompting routine monitoring by OVSICORI. Costa Rica Tech & Startups: Costa Rica launched LEAPCR, a national program backed by the IDB and partners to accelerate high-potential startups, attract investment, and create jobs. Medtech Investment: CINDE says Costa Rica’s medtech boom is shifting toward AI-led healthcare, R&D, and higher-value manufacturing. Digital Economy: PaidBy® and Mastercard announced a partnership to scale open-banking-powered cross-border A2A payments.
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