Public Safety Crackdown: Costa Rica launched the “Riverside” operation with about 1,500 agents and roughly 97 raids across Limón (including Cahuita), plus parts of the Central Valley, targeting an alleged drug network linked to “Pecho de Rata,” Edwin López Vega. Security & Accountability: President Laura Fernández ordered the removal of seven Elite Force police directors after failing a polygraph tied to organized-crime and corruption checks. Health Watch: Senasa confirmed a new H5 bird-flu case in a wild blue-footed booby at Manuel Antonio; officials say it’s limited to wildlife and does not affect poultry exports. Wildlife Under Threat: Curú wildlife refuge in Nicoya faces renewed poaching pressure, with camera traps showing illegal hunting and stolen monitoring equipment. Science & Nature: Researchers described a new deep-sea “ghost shark,” Rhinochimaera costaricana, off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Regional Diplomacy: Costa Rica denounced Russian military forces and Iran-backed groups in Nicaragua at the OAS, after reporting arrests of people linked to Hamas in Costa Rica. Travel & Entry Rules: Honduras will no longer require Costa Ricans with valid U.S. or Canadian visas/residency to present a criminal record certificate at entry. Tourism & Local Life: Jacó nightlife is sparking debate as Garabito’s mayor proposes moving late-night and adult-oriented activity into a designated zone.