AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCosta Rica Tech & Science: Wildlife discovery: UCR researchers say a new ghost shark species (Rhinochimaera costaricana) may have been found off Cabo Blanco and Cano Island, based on distinct snout, coloration, and dorsal spine traits, with genetic work underway to confirm it. Health research: A new study in Thorax links higher vitamins A and D to better lung function in people with asthma, using Costa Rica’s GACRS child cohort and an adult asthma dataset. Local development: Costa Rica’s President Laura Fernández signed a law clearing the way for a Limón cruise terminal and marina, giving Japdeva authority to form long-term partnerships tied to tourism and services. Tech & security: AI cybersecurity expansion: Israeli startup Dream plans a Latin America push, targeting government demand for defensive AI cyber tools as regional cyber threats rise. Disaster response (regional): Venezuela rescue: South Florida-led international teams helped free a trapped security guard after eight days under rubble, with Costa Rica among the rescuers.
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