AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMicroplastics in Costa Rica: New local research reports microplastics across beaches and sediments, plus fish, shellfish, livestock, poultry, and even remote Isla del Coco—pushing the issue into food safety and public health. Marine Alerts: Sargassum arrivals are breaking records in Costa Rica’s Caribbean, with surges starting earlier than usual and more sightings in the northern Caribbean. Earthquake Monitoring: Costa Rica added Isla del Coco to its national seismic network with a new permanent station to improve Pacific-side earthquake tracking. El Niño Watch: UNA warns El Niño could cut Guanacaste rainfall by up to 50% and raise temperatures, with high odds through 2026–early 2027. Security Exchange: Costa Rica’s Security Minister visited the Dominican Republic to compare crime-fighting coordination models. Health & Biosecurity: The New World screwworm fly has reached Texas again, threatening cattle and triggering eradication efforts. Life Sciences Push (Region): El Salvador is ramping healthcare spending and expanding AI/telemedicine as part of a regional life sciences push. Trade Policy: USTR proposed Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor import rules affecting 60 economies.
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