UAP Documentary: “The Cote Photo” heads to Apple TV on Sept. 4, revisiting the 1971 Lago de Cote aerial image and featuring Costa Rican UAP researcher Esteban Carranza and cartographer Sergio Loaiza speaking on camera. Politics & Media: President Laura Fernández defended calling Rodrigo Chaves “president” during a live broadcast, saying she’ll keep using the title to avoid “sensationalism.” Justice & Organized Crime: Prosecutors ordered the detention of two judges and an OIJ official over alleged ties to the “Diablo” network, tied to cases including homicides and drug trafficking. Education Funding: Public university students marched in San José to protest a proposed FEES freeze for 2027, warning scholarships and services could be hit. Medical Cannabis: Costa Rica inaugurated its first medicinal cannabis manufacturing lab in Cartago, aiming to move from raw exports to finished medicines and create up to 420 jobs. Tourism & Nature: The Whale and Dolphin Festival returns in Uvita (Sept. 4-6), with humpback whales expected near Bahía Ballena. Sports: Triathlete Victoria Arce won silver in Lima, while surfer Isabella Nichols pulled out of the Fiji Pro final with an ankle injury, handing the win to Erin Brooks. Tech & Connectivity: Tarana Wireless and Itellum demonstrated live 1 Gbps fixed wireless service in Costa Rica, supported by SUTEL’s 6 GHz framework.