AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedical Cannabis: Costa Rica’s industry has reached new milestones, including EU-audited cultivation, licensed THC manufacturing and its first medicinal cannabis shipment to Europe. Patients are still waiting for access through local pharmacies. Vehicle Fees: The 2027 Marchamo payment period is open, with digital proof of circulation and a durable windshield tag replacing the annual sticker swap for most vehicles. Payments are still due every year. UN Race: Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan remains in front with 11 encouraging votes in the latest Security Council poll, while Turkey’s nomination of veteran diplomat Feridun Sinirlioglu adds a new contender. Public Safety: New reporting describes how cargo-theft gangs target trucks on major trade routes, using spotters and customs data to identify valuable loads. Conservation: Researchers are using smartphone photos to build 3D maps of Pacific coral reefs, helping track changes in key habitats near Golfo Dulce and Caño Island. Local Innovation: After five decades of work, Costa Rica has certified Peppevidor, a locally bred wine grape designed to grow in tropical conditions.
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