Cybersecurity & Privacy: Costa Rica’s National Cybersecurity Directorate is investigating a dark-web post claiming tens of millions of personal records, including ID photos and court files, but MICITT says it can’t yet confirm a real breach or the data’s authenticity. Public Safety & Health: CCSS data shows hospitals handled 9,970 gunshot emergencies since 2020, with 810 in the first seven months of 2026—proof the violence burden reaches far beyond homicide counts. Local Governance & Business: Cartago merchants are pushing back against a municipal order requiring closures around the Independence Torch reception, saying the documents behind the decision weren’t published and citing security and crowd concerns. Technology & Services: Banco de Costa Rica rolled out 421 next-generation ATMs nationwide with NFC contactless withdrawals, touchscreen interfaces, and accessibility features. Energy & Transparency: Solar Experts Costa Rica says it’s publishing real solar project proposals and quotes online to cut “middleman” markups and opaque pricing. Diplomacy & Security: Costa Rica’s foreign minister spoke by phone with Ukraine’s counterpart about Black Sea security and Russia’s missile and drone attacks, with both sides discussing air defense and global food-security risks. Weather & Emergencies: Tropical Wave #43 keeps conditions unstable Sunday, with heavy rain and storm risk; authorities warn of flooding, landslides, and fast-rising rivers. Immigration Enforcement: Immigration police arrested a migration agency employee in Limón accused of manipulating residency renewal records tied to a suspected criminal network. Sports: Costa Rican goalkeeper Génesis Pérez made her official debut for Atlético de Madrid Femenino in Liga F against Barcelona. Independence Torch: The student relay flame is scheduled to reach San José and then Cartago tonight ahead of Tuesday’s 205th independence anniversary.