UN Leadership Push: Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan is gaining momentum in the race to become the next UN secretary-general, with South Africa’s SADC chair Ronald Lamola urging support for a first woman leader as the Security Council’s first straw poll signals shifting momentum. Homelessness in San José: Mayor Diego Miranda says about 2,300 people are living on San José’s streets and asks the Fernández government to coordinate an urgent national response. Security Secrecy: President Laura Fernández signed a decree classifying a wide range of security and intelligence information as a “state secret,” including key procurement and spending details. Immigration Update: Costa Rica will reopen a special category for about 10,000 rejected or undecided asylum seekers, with work authorization while cases are reviewed. Health Warning (El Niño): Doctors warn El Niño-linked heat and weather shifts could raise risks for cardiovascular, respiratory, kidney, skin, and allergy problems—especially for vulnerable groups. Night Air Ambulances: Costa Rica approved nighttime air ambulance rules for only five airfields/airports plus SJO, targeting critically ill patients when delays aren’t possible. Justice Under Fire: Thousands protested to defend the judiciary amid escalating clashes between courts and the executive. Corruption Trial: Prosecutors are seeking up to 396 years for former Banco Nacional treasurer Ricardo Olivas Valle over alleged embezzlement of ¢3.293 billion. Biodiversity Find: Researchers identified a new endemic night frog species in Costa Rica’s coffee-growing areas, boosting conservation and eco-tourism interest.