AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoGovernment Cybersecurity: Costa Rica’s Finance Ministry is pursuing the dismissal of 36 workers accused of using software to simulate mouse activity during remote shifts. Officials have not said whether it exposed government systems. Research Awards: Two researchers won the 2026 Clodomiro Picado Twite Prizes: Esteban Chávez Sibaja for an earthquake alert system, and TEC’s Teodolito Gilhyón Gilhyón for biocompatible materials for orthopedic use. Biodiversity Science: UCR researchers say San Ramón’s forests shelter at least 56 bat species. Their study recorded 10 species not previously documented in the area, highlighting the value of small forest patches as well as protected reserves. AI Expansion: OpenAI’s advertising rollout through reseller Aleph now includes Costa Rica and 13 other Latin American markets. Crypto Probe: India’s Enforcement Directorate alleges CoinDCX routed customer funds through a Costa Rica-based entity to overseas crypto platforms; the investigation is ongoing. Municipal Tech Security: The U.S. Embassy warned Costa Rican municipalities about cybersecurity and data risks from Chinese-made cameras and related systems. China’s embassy rejected the claims.
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