AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEarthquake & Volcano Monitoring: Costa Rica lawmakers challenged a 2027 budget cut for the Red Sismológica Nacional (UCR) and Ovsicori (UNA) after a 5.5 quake off Uvita triggered dozens of aftershocks, raising concerns about how well the country can track seismic risk. Children’s Demographics: Costa Rica marked Children’s Day with a stark trend: INEC estimates 794,618 children ages 0–12 in 2026—about 180,220 fewer than a decade ago—while poverty remains high (21.5% in poverty, 8.7% in extreme poverty). Medical Imaging Access: Nanox announced a Costa Rica distribution deal for its Nanox.ARC 3D tomosynthesis system via SOLME, aiming to expand access to advanced imaging for public and private healthcare. Public Health Travel Alert: US surveillance reports 89 travel-associated chikungunya cases this year with no local spread yet, underscoring the need for mosquito precautions when traveling to affected regions. Longevity in the Nicoya Blue Zone: Reuters reports 119-year-old Costa Rican Jose Flores is seeking verification as the world’s oldest person, with researchers pointing to family ties, activity, and a calm lifestyle. Disability Rights: A major Inter-American Court case in Guatemala targets decades of abuse tied to forced psychiatric institutionalization, pushing for community-based support over confinement.
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