AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarine Science in Costa Rica: For the Oceans Foundation launched Operation Peace for the Pacific, a scientific expedition in Costa Rica’s South Pacific corridor between Isla del Caño and Puerto Jiménez to track sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, cetaceans and other migratory species. Public Health Watch: Costa Rica’s CCSS surgical backlog keeps climbing: 204,622 insured patients were waiting for operations as of April 2026, with an average wait of 441 days and orthopedics among the hardest hit. AI & Security Gap: A new global study flags a widening governance gap as AI adoption outpaces cyber defenses, with countries scoring poorly on preparedness and critical infrastructure protection. Tech for Wildlife: TropiCam-AI is an AI model designed to detect tree-dwelling species from camera-trap surveys in the Americas, aiming to fill a major blind spot in existing tools. Health Policy in the Region: PAHO marks World No Tobacco Day by warning about youth-targeted nicotine products and noting policy wins across the Americas, including Costa Rica’s moves on e-cigarette flavorings and packaging. Local Tech/Innovation Angle: Costa Rican biotech student achievement made headlines with a Lyme disease detection project.
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