AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Discovery: Costa Rica researchers have formally described a new “ghost shark” species, Rhinochimaera costaricana, based on specimens collected off Puntarenas, with the work led by a UCR biology student and published in Zootaxa—a win for local science and international collaboration. AI & Rights: Armenia’s UN envoy, with Costa Rica among co-sponsors, opened a panel on how AI governance intersects with human rights and gender equality, pushing for stronger participation of women and girls in science and tech. Health Tech in Practice: ESO Solutions launched “Prehospital Intelligence™,” aiming to connect real-time EMS data with prehospital predictions so hospitals can prepare before patients arrive. Investment Signals for the Region: ECLAC reports Latin America and the Caribbean received $194.2B in FDI in 2025, up slightly overall, but with U.S. investment down 11% as Europe gains ground—Costa Rica included among the higher recipients. Local Tech/Finance: Catchnex announced expansion of its copy-trading and other investment tools into North Africa and the Middle East, targeting millions of new users.
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