AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife & Trade: Costa Rica may face CITES scrutiny over silky shark exports, as the Animals Committee weighs a “review of significant trade” after CREMA challenged Incopesca’s scientific basis for continued harvesting. Biodiversity Research: Long-running field work on Costa Rica’s white-faced capuchins finds extreme climate events can starve large groups and reshape social behavior. Archaeology & Infrastructure: A rescue excavation tied to Costa Rica’s planned Southern International Airport reports new evidence of Diquís Delta communities (AD 800–1500) and says the work won’t affect major monumental remains. Public Health & Safety: Costa Rica’s road deaths are highlighted as a fast-growing crisis, with traffic fatalities already outpacing homicides. Tech & Connectivity: Costa Rica’s ICE has greenlit a 5G rollout following a comptroller ruling. Business & Tourism Tech: Uber plans to acquire Delivery Hero for $14.8B, expanding delivery reach across dozens of new markets. Climate Preparedness: Latin America governments step up El Niño readiness for drought, heat, flooding, and wildfire risk.
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