Tourism Policy Shake-Up: Costa Rica’s new tourism chief, Marcos Borges, says he’ll cut red tape and modernize old hotel and environmental rules, with a push to keep Liberia’s airport open 24/7 and expand international access—aiming to speed investment while staying tied to the sustainability brand. Weather & Safety for Travelers: IMN forecasts a wet start with Tropical Wave No. 11 bringing rain and thunderstorms, then a drier, hotter pattern later in the week—useful for planning beach days and hikes. Missing Hiker Alert: A California woman, Ashley Phillips, has been missing since June 2 after flash floods and mudslides; authorities paused searches due to dangerous conditions, with hopes to resume when conditions improve. Road Disruption: A partial closure of Ruta 27 near Orotina from a sinkhole could double travel times for freight, raising costs and affecting supply chains through Puerto Caldera. Beach Access Tension: Police removed license plates near Playa Blanca at Punta Leona, reigniting a dispute over public access and parking flow on one of the area’s most watched routes. Wildlife Conservation: Costa Rica is rolling out a national strategy to reduce wildlife electrocutions, targeting a major threat to animals around power lines.