AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVolcano Watch: Costa Rica issued a preventive green alert for five areas near Rincón de la Vieja after more than 100 eruptions were recorded in July and August, with officials warning about possible lahars flowing down nearby rivers. Telecom Upgrade: Tarana Wireless and Costa Rican ISP Itellum demonstrated a live 1 Gbps fixed wireless access link, as SUTEL published resolutions enabling standard-power 6 GHz systems managed by automated frequency coordination. Medicinal Cannabis Manufacturing: Vantage Point Global inaugurated Costa Rica’s first medicinal cannabis manufacturing lab in Cartago, aiming to move from raw exports to finished medicines and create up to 420 jobs. Wildlife Protection: A new #WhatYouCarry campaign targets travelers who try to take wildlife, plants, and other natural specimens home, after thousands were seized at airports and borders. Deep-Sea Discovery: Researchers formally described a new “ghost shark” species, Rhinochimaera costaricana, based on specimens collected off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Health & Research Policy: Costa Rica’s police science expert warns that crackdowns may not stop violence unless the country also tackles recruitment of younger criminal leaders. Business & Trade: PROCOMER opened the Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit with 40+ countries and 1,000+ companies lined up for thousands of meetings.
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