AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPesticide Risks: New research suggests pesticide use in Costa Rica’s tropical agriculture poses greater environmental and health risks than earlier estimates indicated, especially on banana and pineapple farms. Hospital Accountability: A San José court has ordered Hospital CIMA’s legal representative to answer minority shareholders’ questions and provide financial records; the pretrial proceeding makes no finding of wrongdoing. Medtech Growth: Costa Rica’s medical-device exports topped US$10.8 billion in 2025, as the country seeks a bigger role in product design and engineering. Medical Tourism: A weaker U.S. dollar has cut Costa Rica’s medical-tourism revenue by as much as 15%, according to a recent report. Mental Health: Reports of 1,218 depression cases and 78 suicide attempts among older adults have raised concern. Medical Cannabis: Costa Rica’s cannabis market is advancing in exports and manufacturing, but patients are still waiting for pharmacy access.
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