AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHigher Ed in Costa Rica: Texas Tech University named Paul Vita as the new dean of its Costa Rica campus, starting Sept. 1, aiming to expand research and leadership opportunities for students closer to home. Wildlife + AI in the Wild: In Costa Rica’s Taboga Forest Reserve, capuchin monkeys learned tasks on an AI touchscreen for banana rewards, using a field-ready setup that brings lab-style testing into natural habitats. Dementia Prevention (Latin America): A two-year trial across 11 countries, including Costa Rica, found a coach-led lifestyle program improved cognition about 55% more than a flexible self-guided version. Internet Access Gap: A UNED analysis using SUTEL data maps where fixed internet lags in Costa Rica, with the lowest coverage concentrated in rural and coastal areas like Talamanca and Guatuso. Public Health Alerts: Costa Rica is dealing with chikungunya activity, and the CDC has added Nicaragua to its watch list, raising the stakes for mosquito-bite prevention for travelers. Travel + Tech/Connectivity: Southwest announced a new nonstop Austin–San José route launching March 13, 2027.
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