Latest news in Costa Rica? September 12th, 2026

The latest developments in Costa Rica around September 12, 2026:

• Independence Day Preparations: The country is preparing to celebrate its 205th Independence Day on Tuesday, September 15. The traditional Independence Torch relay is crossing from Nicaragua this weekend to begin its 378-kilometer journey to Cartago carried by thousands of students, ahead of lantern parades and civic events scheduled across the nation. The Tico Times
• Weather and Emergency Alerts: The National Emergency Commission (CNE) has issued a green alert across four major regionsthe Caribbean, the Northern Zone, the Central Valley, and the South Pacific. Consecutive tropical waves crossing the country have triggered warnings for heavy rains, localized flooding, and potential landslides on already saturated ground. The Tico Times
• Public Health Updates: The U.S. Embassy and health authorities issued travel health notices following updated CDC tracking regarding elevated dengue case counts across several regional countries, including Costa Rica. Travelers and residents are urged to take standard preventive measures against mosquito bites and clear standing water. cr.usembassy.gov+ 1
• Cultural Highlights: San José is hosting the 5th Fiesta de la Lectura at the Antigua Aduana cultural center, featuring Qatar as the guest country of honor to promote international literary and cultural exchange. Qatar news agency