Venezuela Earthquake Response: Costa Rica is sending a second rescue team to earthquake-stricken Venezuela, with 48 specialists and 12 tons of equipment joining the first wave as the death toll climbs and survivors are still being pulled from rubble. Public Safety & Crime: Costa Rica warns wildlife trafficking is shifting toward organized crime, with prosecutors saying networks now use defined roles, routes, and markets. Science & Wildlife: A new study confirms a rare ghost shark species off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, adding to deep-sea biodiversity knowledge. Health & Fraud: The OIJ says cyber fraud targeting seniors is using urgency, stolen public data, and fake municipal “tax refund” schemes to pressure victims into sharing access. Economy & Tourism: San José’s airport saw a slight drop in international arrivals in May while Liberia grew faster, signaling a competitiveness shift toward Guanacaste. Agriculture & Trade: Pineapple growers say delayed flowering created a market glut, while the sector still supports over 150,000 jobs and about 6% of exports. Education: Costa Rica’s mid-year school break raises dropout concerns, with specialists warning many at-risk students may not return. Environment & Disease: Senasa confirmed avian influenza H5 in a wild marine bird near Manuel Antonio, stressing poultry exports and consumer safety remain unaffected.