Costa Rica strengthened cooperation with the US on security, migration, and cybersecurity, with US Marco Rubio pledging support against organized crime, increased collaboration with the DEA and FBI, and the enhancement of telecommunications

Residents of El Tirol are protesting against the court-mandated cypress tree removal, they are also seeking legal alternatives to stop or mitigate the deforestation, as well as organizing a reforestation project to restore the affected landscape

Restrictions have been tightened at Poás Volcano National Park due to heightened volcanic activity; safety measures include closing trails and ongoing monitoring by Costa Rica government agencies

Costa Rica could introduce 12-hour work shifts for 4 days, followed by 3 days off, under the plan currently under review by the Legislative Assembly

Costa Rica will implement regulations on deforestation-free products, aligning the productive sector with the EU Green Deal and developing sustainable strategies to comply with EUDR requirements, effective from December 2025