National Team Discipline: Costa Rica’s Fernando “Bocha” Batista faces fresh turmoil ahead of friendlies vs Colombia (June 1) and England (June 10) after the FCRF dropped Alejandro Bran, Kenneth Vargas and Warren Madrigal from camp, citing discipline rules; Bran’s case is tied to a reported shooting incident in San José’s Los Yoses where his car was hit by bullets, with the OIJ investigating. Electricity Reform Clash: President Laura Fernández says she will withdraw the electricity harmonization bill rather than escalate the fight after calling opposition lawmakers “communists” and “vagrants” over their opposition to opening the electricity market—leaving the reform’s future in doubt. Public Safety & Health: Costa Rica is investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to a commercial establishment in Ciudad Colón de Mora, with 47 people tied to the case, a dozen lab-confirmed, and one possibly connected death; the site was temporarily closed. International Relations: Chinese FM Wang Yi told Costa Rica’s foreign minister in New York that relations serve long-term strategic interests, while Fernández’s electricity dispute also continues to ripple through regional diplomacy with Panama. Tourism & Travel: Guanacaste’s airport partnered with the U.S. Embassy to promote the STEP safety program for U.S. travelers, and Expotur 2026 returns May 27-29 to connect Costa Rican tourism sellers with international buyers.