AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCybersecurity & Trust: A new report warns Costa Rica is seeing a surge in corporate identity theft and social-engineering scams, with AI making it easier for attackers to impersonate CEOs and rush wire transfers. Consumer Costs: Costa Rica’s June inflation ticked up 0.71%, driven mainly by higher gasoline, bus fares, airfares, and travel packages—pressuring households and businesses. Finance & Fintech: Catchnex launched a Costa Rica-based copy trading platform that highlights verified closed-trade performance stats and a profit-only fee model for investors. Food Safety: MorningStar Farms recalled specific frozen plant-based items sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica after customers reported plastic contamination. Agribusiness: Tropic acquired banana propagation firm Rahan Meristem, boosting plant production capacity across Costa Rica and other key banana regions. Trade & Industry: India and Costa Rica agreed to strengthen B2B engagement and regulatory cooperation under JETCO, with bilateral trade around $391M in 2025–26. Tourism & Wellness: Costa Rica continues to position itself as a wellbeing destination, with tourism growth tied to longer stays and wellness-focused travel.
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