AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedTech in Costa Rica: A new report says Costa Rica’s MedTech firms have moved beyond manufacturing into services like business support, R&D, and analytics—helped by bilingual talent and regulatory know-how. Telecom Upgrade: Claro Costa Rica expanded 5G coverage to all seven provinces, reaching 2.1M+ people, with speeds up to 10x faster than 4G LTE. Biodiversity Under Pressure: Costa Rican research on rove beetles in Área de Conservación Guanacaste finds tropical mountain species have less room to survive warming—supporting a classic climate idea from Daniel Janzen. Wildlife Crime Probe: Costa Rica’s OIJ opened a separate wildlife investigation after raids in Heredia and elsewhere turned up an apparent jaguar pelt, now being checked under wildlife law. Public Health & Dementia: A culturally adapted lifestyle trial in Latin America (LatAm-FINGERS) reported improved thinking skills for older adults, aiming to prevent cognitive decline. UN Leadership Watch: Former Costa Rican VP Rebeca Grynspan emerged as an early frontrunner in a UN Security Council straw poll for the next secretary-general role. Job Cuts in MedTech: Boston Scientific confirmed Costa Rica layoffs as part of an $800M restructuring plan.
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