Judiciary Showdown: Thousands marched in San José and other provinces to denounce what they call government moves that weaken the Judiciary, after a dispute over extending Constitutional Court substitute magistrates and President Laura Fernández’s “coup d’état” remark and criminal complaint. Drug Enforcement: Costa Rica seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in a joint maritime operation with U.S. and Colombia, arresting three suspects after intercepting a “go-fast” vessel. Public Health Regulation: Costa Rica’s new vape rules were delayed again—flavored liquids won’t be removed until August 6, 2027, even though the rest of the restrictions remain. Trade Talks: Costa Rica proposed a two-part plan to Panama to end a seven-year agricultural trade dispute, combining a processing memorandum with a special WTO arbitration path. Tourism & Environment: A new report warns pesticide runoff is quietly draining the Caribbean tourism economy, linking heavy chemical use to damage in rivers feeding mangroves and reefs. Crime & Justice Abroad: The U.S. moved forward on extradition of “Macho Coca” after final legal guarantees. Human Trafficking: A UK-funded IOM project trained schools and tourism workers in Los Chiles to spot and report trafficking. Sports: Sailing at the CAC Games delivered Arrindell a silver and Charles a bronze for Trinidad and Tobago.