AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Research: A new Thorax study using Costa Rica’s GACRS and ODOLLFA cohorts links higher vitamin A and vitamin D levels to better lung function in asthma, with vitamin D tied to slower lung-cell aging in adults. Airport Tech: San José’s Juan Santamaría Airport will roll out biometric e-gates for immigration, starting with Costa Ricans holding biometric passports and later expanding via phased facial pre-registration. Election Cybersecurity: Costa Rica’s TSE will restrict public access to civil registry consultations online by requiring accounts and anonymizing sensitive details to curb identity theft and phishing. Digital Infrastructure Careers: Data Center Youngbloods (DCYB) expands its global talent pipeline to feed the growing demand for people who plan, build, and operate data centers, pairing mentorship with hiring-manager introductions. Ocean Governance: The High Seas Treaty exempts deep-sea mining from stricter environmental impact assessment rules, raising alarms among conservation groups. Biodiversity & Science: A newly discovered Caribbean sea slug was named after Cape Verde World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha, highlighting how sports fame can intersect with marine research. Trade & Security: A report flags illicit tobacco, alcohol, agrochemicals, and electronics flows in Central America, pointing to weak customs controls and misuse of free trade zones.
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