AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPort Dispute Escalates: Costa Rica’s Comptroller General (CGR) has admitted ICTSI’s May 12 appeal over its exclusion from the Puerto Caldera terminal concession, triggering a formal review and a 5-day hearing window—after INCOP previously said ICTSI failed a debt-to-equity rule and left the tender effectively to a single “Sunset Consortium” bidder. Investment Climate Angle: A separate piece argues Costa Rica’s appeal is shifting toward “execution and reliability” as investors demand stability, skilled talent, and predictable rules. Tech & Industry Support: Camtic opened the third edition of its Scale Up program, targeting tech startups with about ₡200 million in support. AI in Operations: Costa Rican dairy co-op Dos Pinos is using AI agents to cut packaging-label regulatory errors to nearly zero. Health & Work: A new study links long working hours to “stress fat,” raising obesity and heart-risk concerns.
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