Sewage Flooding & Housing Plans: Montes de Oca is moving ahead with more apartment towers even as residents report severe flooding from sewage overflow, raising fears that higher density could worsen exposure to raw sewage, odors, and contaminated streets. Volcano Watch: Costa Rica issued a preventive green alert around Rincón de la Vieja after more than 100 eruptions in July–August, with officials warning about possible lahars and heightened monitoring for nearby communities. Immigration Regularization: Costa Rica began accepting applications under a new complementary special temporary category that could grant legal status and work rights to thousands of certain Nicaraguan, Venezuelan, Cuban, and Colombian residents whose refugee cases are pending or rejected. Wellness Travel Spotlight: Costa Rica’s wellness appeal is being framed as more than spa time—focused on outdoor movement, good food, and real rest—while new global wellbeing hotel additions include The Retreat Costa Rica. Health & Safety in the News: A Costa Rica police officer was jailed in an alleged case tied to the “Diablo” drug network, with investigators alleging links to seized drugs and information sharing. Public Health Context: A dengue update reports 385 new cases in seven days, underscoring ongoing mosquito-borne risk. Wellbeing Tourism Growth: Small Luxury Hotels of the World expanded its Wellbeing Collection with seven new properties, adding more destination-based approaches to physical and mental health.