AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgroecology in Action: IICA’s AERAS project says 10,000+ small farmers across Africa and Latin America are getting new agroecology knowledge, tech, and advisory support, with Costa Rica among the focus countries. Tourism Policy: Canatur pushes back on ride-sharing apps being used for official Costa Rica tourism promotion after an Uber partnership with esencial COSTA RICA was canceled amid complaints from transport operators. Meetings Tech & AI: Costa Rica will host FIEXPO Latin America 2026 (June 8–11), with sessions on governance and “talent and the future of work” plus AI, data management, and experience design for the meetings sector. Public Health & Environment: Costa Rica researchers report microplastics in beaches, fish, livestock, poultry, and even Coco Island’s protected ecosystem—another reminder that plastic pollution is now a local health issue. Livestock Biosecurity: The New World screwworm outbreak is spreading in the U.S. (Texas and New Mexico), triggering quarantines and raising fears of higher beef prices—an urgent watch item for regional animal health. Security Tech Exchange: Costa Rica’s security minister visited the Dominican Republic to study its Joint Task Force coordination model and C5i command tools. Economy Watch: The IMF gave Costa Rica another positive review, while warning against complacency and urging pending reforms.
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