AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCosta Rica Security Secrecy: President Laura Fernández signed a decree making a wide range of security and intelligence records—including budgets, contracts, procurement files, and operational details—“State Secret,” tightening access to key public oversight documents. Disaster Readiness: Costa Rica is gearing up for its 8th National Multi-Hazard Emergency Drill on Aug. 12, with CNE testing evacuation and response across earthquakes, floods, volcanic risk, hurricanes, fires, and structural emergencies. Local Tech & Research: A Costa Rican astronomer used James Webb data to discover a new galaxy, while multiple reports highlight new frog species (including a nocturnal “coffee frog”) and emerging pesticide risks. Biodiversity at Sea: ROV SuBastian helped researchers discover a new coral family on Costa Rica seamounts, adding to deep-sea conservation knowledge. Health & Food Safety: A Latin America study using near-infrared spectroscopy found fumonisins are the most prevalent corn mycotoxins across multiple countries, including Costa Rica. Global Context: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest month on record, underscoring the climate pressure Costa Rica faces.
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