AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRenewables x AI Pressure: Costa Rica’s clean-power brag is getting a new test as AI data centers ramp up demand—ICE says 98.6% of electricity came from renewables in 2025 and the grid could add 600 MW by 2030, but the real question is whether new power (and water for cooling) can scale fast enough. Local Tech & Finance: Digital payments keep spreading fast: official figures say 90% of adults now have at least one formal account, driven by SINPE Móvil and mobile-first banking. Ports & Logistics: Costa Rica’s Puerto Caldera terminal fight continues—ICTSI is pushing for a review after being excluded from the bidding, while the winning path moved forward. Social Media Shift: TikTok has overtaken Instagram in Costa Rica, now used by 58% of adults with cellphones, reshaping how local businesses market. Education & Exchange: Six Santa Clara students and alumni won Fulbright grants for 2026–2027, studying and teaching across multiple continents.
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