AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVolcanic Safety: Costa Rica issued a preventive green alert for five areas near Rincón de la Vieja after more than 100 eruptions in July and August, including the most energetic blast of 2026 and hot lahars that can flow down nearby rivers—officials say there’s no evacuation, but communities are on heightened watch. Wellness & Travel: Small Luxury Hotels of the World expanded its Wellbeing Collection with seven new properties, including The Retreat Costa Rica, highlighting stays that blend physical, mental, and emotional health initiatives. Health Tech & Access: Costa Rica inaugurated its first laboratory for manufacturing medicinal cannabis medicines, signaling a push to expand local treatment options. Fraud & Public Health Risk: A Costa Rica-linked “ethical forestry” Ponzi scheme in the UK that promised tree-planting returns collapsed, leaving thousands harmed—another reminder that financial scams can trigger serious stress and health fallout. Workforce Well-being: PAHO convened health leaders across the Americas to align governance and financing around primary health care, with Costa Rica among participating countries.
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