AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCosta Rica MedTech: Costa Rica’s MedTech firms are no longer just making devices—more than 30 life-sciences multinationals now run services, R&D and analytics from the country, showing how the sector is shifting from factories to higher-value support. Climate & Biodiversity: New research on mountain beetles in Costa Rica’s Área de Conservación Guanacaste finds warming is shrinking the already narrow habitat bands these insects rely on. Health & Aging Research: A LatAm dementia-prevention trial (LatAm-FINGERS) reports improved thinking skills from culturally adapted lifestyle programs, adding momentum to efforts to tackle risk factors early. Labor & Coffee: A coalition of 500+ groups and leaders is urging Costa Rica to guarantee decent conditions for Ngäbe-Buglé coffee workers ahead of the harvest. Connectivity: Claro Costa Rica expands 5G coverage to over 2.1 million people across all provinces, with faster speeds and a mid-year promo. Jobs Watch: Boston Scientific confirms Costa Rica layoffs as part of a broader restructuring plan. UN Leadership: Former Costa Rican VP Rebeca Grynspan emerges as a frontrunner in the UN Security Council’s first straw poll for the next secretary-general. Tech Policy: The U.S. rolls out more Section 301 tariffs, adding uncertainty for importers.
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