UN Leadership Watch: The race to replace António Guterres is heating up, with former Costa Rican VP Rebeca Grynspan among top contenders, though backing shifts and major powers’ veto power keeps the outcome uncertain. Culture & Tourism: Gaudí’s Casa Batlló exhibition lands in Costa Rica with 56 photographs and public events across San José and Cartago, capped by a special Sagrada Familia organist concert. Immigration Reform: Costa Rica opened a legal-status pathway for thousands of rejected or pending refugees, with 98 applications filed on day one and an estimated 10,000 people potentially eligible. Public Safety & Justice: Prosecutors ordered detention of two judges and an OIJ official in a crackdown tied to “Diablo,” linked to the Colorado case involving alleged homicides and drug trafficking. Sports: Victoria Arce won silver in Peru’s Americas Triathlon Junior Cup, while surfing’s Fiji Pro final was decided after Isabella Nichols pulled out with an ankle injury. Wildlife & Nature: The Whale and Dolphin Festival in Uvita (Sept. 4–6) spotlights humpback whales in Bahía Ballena. Tech & Connectivity: Tarana and Itellum demonstrated live 1 Gbps fixed wireless service in Costa Rica, supported by SUTEL’s 6 GHz framework. Education Pressure: Hello Brete’s free English program saw about 99,000 dropouts, raising concerns about retention in self-directed online learning.