Thousands of protesters took to the streets as the government announced the withholding of the agreed 1% increase in education spending; people are urging national dialogue to ensure quality public education for all

Costa Rica announced a ban on synthetic nicotine in vaping liquids and e-cigarettes, aiming to address health risks associated with their use, following reports of lung injuries and a surge in vaping-related hospitalizations

Costa Rica's consulate facilitated passport delivery to 450 Venezuelans as part of President Maduro's initiative to provide documentation for Venezuelans abroad, bringing passports to many who had been without passports for over 5 years

Costa Rican health authorities have intensified efforts to vaccinate children against measles, rubella, and mumps, aiming to close vaccination gaps and achieve 100% coverage, especially with over 88.000 children currently susceptible due to missing doses

Costa Rica has reached an agreement with the IMF's technical team to access a total of US$510 million loans to keep the Colon at the same exchange rate with respect to the USD, pending approval from the IMF's Executive Board