ICE Abolition Movement: Amnesty International is calling on the U.S. to abolish ICE, citing escalating abuses and putting fresh spotlight on immigration enforcement harms. Tourism & Safety: San José’s airport is adding QR codes to help U.S. travelers use the free STEP safety enrollment service, aiming to speed access to health and emergency alerts. Wellness & Longevity: A Costa Rica–linked “Blue Zone” conversation continues as research highlights longevity patterns in other regions, reinforcing interest in lifestyle and aging support. Caribbean Health & Development: Limón is seeing new investment tied to roads, healthcare, water, and tourism—raising the key question of what success means for residents’ everyday wellbeing. Public Health at the Border: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health will step up screenings for Indigenous migrant workers entering from Panama during the coffee harvest, including malaria and tuberculosis checks. Emergency Care Funding: The Costa Rican Red Cross is considering ending overnight shifts at 20 branches due to financial shortfalls, which could affect nighttime ambulance response times. Climate-Linked Food Risk: Heavy rains are damaging Caribbean cacao, with some farms reporting major flower losses that could cut harvests months ahead. Research & Cleanliness Innovation: A UCR student developed a fast-dissolving, tablet disinfectant designed to reduce packaging and storage while killing pathogens effectively. Dengue Watch: New CDC data shows dengue surges in multiple U.S. states and travel advisories for several countries, underscoring mosquito-borne risk. Hospitality Expansion: JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica, adding wellness-focused amenities and a large poolscape.