Latest news in Costa Rica? September 7th, 2026

Security and Foreign Military Cooperation President Laura Fernández sparked national debate after indicating that potential US ground operations on Costa Rican soil could benefit national security in countering transnational cartels and crime. Any deployment would require approval from a qualified majority (38 votes) in the 57-seat Legislative Assembly, which conflicts with constitutional hurdles regarding foreign military presence. The Tico Times+ 1Judicial and Budgetary Disputes Tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary remain high over the proposed 2027 national budget. The administration continues to advocate for spending cuts to the judicial branch and proposed shifting the appointment of the attorney general to Congress, drawing strong pushback from magistrates and judicial authorities. The Tico TimesEconomy and Trade A newly released RepCore Nations 2026 report ranked Costa Rica ahead of the average for the world’s 60 largest economies in international reputation and trust. This coincides with surging exports in advanced manufacturing and medical devices, which have solidified the country’s position as a regional nearshoring hub. 巴士的報+ 1Public Health Watch Health authorities and international monitoring agencies have placed the country under an elevated dengue advisory following an approximate 30% increase in cases compared to the previous year. The North Central and Central Pacific regions have reported the highest concentrations of cases, prompting public advisories regarding mosquito bite prevention. Deep ArrivalWeather and Infrastructure Late-rainy-season tropical waves and persistent heavy rains continue to cause localized flooding and agricultural disruptions, particularly impacting banana plantations and secondary road infrastructure along the Caribbean slopes. OSAC