Public Health: Costa Rica confirmed 14 hepatitis A cases tied to an outbreak in Aserrí and San Juan de Dios de Desamparados, with health authorities stepping up community visits and running an extraordinary inspection of local water supply systems after testing 10 samples. Economy: Consumer prices fell again in July, keeping negative inflation steady (year-over-year at -0.28%), with big drops in transportation, food items like eggs, and travel-related costs. Environment & Agriculture: A new “coffee frog” species was discovered in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu, but researchers warn pesticide use on coffee plantations could threaten the tiny amphibians. Politics & Institutions: Thousands joined a “Plantón por la Democracia” sit-in in San José and other locations, protesting what they call executive pressure on the Judiciary and defending checks and balances. Security & Crime: Costa Rica seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in a joint maritime operation, arresting three suspects after a “go-fast” vessel was intercepted. Energy & Cost of Living: Fuel prices dropped again, including a major diesel cut, and RECOPE noted an unusual situation where super gasoline is now cheaper than regular. Business & Jobs: PROCOMER promoted training for high-demand sectors, including incentives for exporters and 10,000 Google Cloud/AI scholarships. Sports: Haiti’s U-20 team missed the 2027 World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Costa Rica.