AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Research: A new Thorax study links higher vitamin A and vitamin D levels to better lung function in Costa Rica’s asthma cohorts, with vitamin D tied to slower lung-cell aging in adults. Airport Tech: San José’s Juan Santamaría Airport will roll out facial biometric e-gates, starting with Costa Ricans holding biometric passports, then expanding via phased access. Cyber & Identity: Costa Rica’s TSE will restrict public access to civil registry consultations by requiring accounts and anonymizing some data to curb scams and identity theft. Public Safety & Policy: A Reuters report says Costa Rica’s new president is clashing with the judiciary over budget cuts and who appoints the attorney general, stalling a coordinated response to drug violence. Wildlife Science: Long-term monitoring in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula finds arboreal canopy bridges increasingly used over three years, supporting their role in reducing road collisions. Environment & Trade: The High Seas Treaty exempts deep-sea mining from stricter environmental impact assessment rules, raising concerns for seabed protection. Local Transport: Costa Rica’s “red” taxi fleet shrank after permit renewals expired, while officials discuss modernization and app-based options.
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