AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Energy Pressure: Costa Rica’s clean-power brand is getting a new test as AI data centers ramp up demand—ICE says 98.6% of electricity came from renewables in 2025, but the grid now faces the question of how much extra power (and water) it can absorb as new capacity is added. AI Adoption Snapshot: A new global map shows the UAE leading AI usage (70% of working-age adults), with Europe dominating many top markets—while the U.S. trails despite leading AI development. Trade Tension: President Laura Fernández escalated her dispute with Panama, pushing “international actions” over the 2019-era tariff and phytosanitary blockade hitting Costa Rican dairy, meat, bananas, and more. Digital Payments Milestone: Costa Rica also hit a major inclusion marker: 90% of adults now hold a formal account, driven by SINPE Móvil and mobile payments. Tech & Business Moves: Amped launches a clean-energy advocacy push aimed at Washington, while logistics firms keep upgrading AI-enabled customer communications across Central America.
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