Tourism & Migration: Costa Rica is making headlines with Americans looking to relocate in 2026, landing among the world’s top destinations for wealth relocation, with U.S. citizens forming one of the biggest expatriate groups in the country. Diplomacy & Security: Russia has rejected Costa Rica’s claims about Russian military presence in Nicaragua, while Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar also denounced Russian forces and Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah at the OAS. Counterterrorism: Costa Rican authorities arrested a man believed linked to Hamas in Alajuela and moved him into custody while deportation steps begin. Crime & Police Integrity: President Laura Fernández removed seven Elite Force police directors after they failed polygraph tests tied to organized-crime and corruption controls. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Route 32’s Río Sucio bridge will see lane closures starting Monday through early July as crews repair columns, reinforce the deck, and repave. Science & Nature: A new deep-sea “ghost shark” species was confirmed off Costa Rica, highlighting how much remains unknown in the country’s deep waters. Economy & Travel Demand: Costa Rica set an air-arrivals record in May, but U.S. arrivals at San José dipped while Europe drove growth. Local Life: Garabito Mayor Francisco González sparked debate over moving Jacó’s nightlife and adult-oriented activity into a designated zone.