AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCosta Rica Tech & Society: President Laura Fernández pushed back after harsh criticism over remarks that praised Nicaragua’s Ortega-Murillo dictatorship, stressing Costa Rica has no diplomatic ties and won’t “rail” at a neighbor. Mobility Tech: Uber is piloting an option to request traditional airport taxis from San José (SJO), while MOPT warns the service is still unregulated. Climate & Wildlife Science: A global study coordinated across 14 countries assessed how ocean acidification affects seafood, aiming to help fisheries and aquaculture adapt. Local Research: Costa Rica researchers documented rare “vulture bees” in the San Juan–La Selva corridor, showing stingless bees can use carrion and decaying animal tissue. Tech in Public Services: Adrian school district approved a five-year lease for autonomous robotic cleaning machines to cut custodial shortfalls. Regulation & Online Gambling: Netherlands’ regulator fined Costa Rica-based Chestoption €3.1M for unlicensed access, including crypto payments and weak age checks. Marine Conservation: West African nations are urging early protection for the Eastern Atlantic under the new high-seas treaty.
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