AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health Research: A new Thorax study links higher vitamin A and D levels to better lung function in people with asthma, using Costa Rica’s GACRS cohort for children and a separate adult biobank; Housing & Cost of Living: Costa Rica’s rent rose 3.67% from May 2023 to May 2026 even as overall inflation eased, with growing pressure showing up in more households in informal settlements and fewer low-income families owning homes; Cybersecurity & Fraud: AI is amplifying corporate identity theft in Costa Rica, with social engineering attacks rising sharply and small firms vulnerable to “urgent” payment requests; Earthquakes: A strong 5.4 quake struck near Jacó (Garabito) Tuesday, with earlier smaller tremors also reported by Costa Rica’s seismic network; Wildlife Conservation: White-lipped peccaries returned to Piedras Blancas National Park after years without confirmed sightings, using Wi‑Fi monitoring and careful capture-to-release logistics; AI Governance: Costa Rica is among countries engaging in UN-led AI governance talks focused on risks, trust, and keeping AI “merciful and supportive.”
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