AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: Costa Rica expanded its Gulf of Nicoya ban on harvesting and selling shellfish as toxic red tide spread. The toxins can’t be seen or smelled, and cooking won’t make contaminated oysters, mussels or pianguas safe. Prison Health: Complaints to the Ombudsman’s Office include delayed medical care, missed meals and inadequate diets for people with conditions such as diabetes. The Constitutional Chamber received 4,780 prison-related cases in 2025, up 124% from 2020. Mental Health: A report cited 1,218 depression cases and 78 suicide attempts among older adults in Costa Rica, raising concerns about their well-being. Pesticide Risks: New research suggests environmental and health risks from pesticide use in Costa Rica may be higher than previously estimated, especially on export crops such as bananas and pineapples. 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. Cannabis Access: Costa Rica’s medical cannabis market is advancing in exports and manufacturing, while patients still await access through pharmacies.
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