UN Secretary-General Race: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima says Abuja will back UN SG candidates who champion equity, justice, and Africa’s role in global decision-making, and he specifically signals support for Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan, citing ties with Latin America and gender inclusion. Costa Rica Politics: Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar was dismissed after President Laura Fernández said he failed to inform her about a New York meeting tied to the “Shield of the Americas,” while she also missed the event. Tourism & Travel Links: Air Canada expands its 2026-27 winter network from Europe via Toronto and Montreal, adding Costa Rica among new/expanded routes. Tourism Positioning: Costa Rica’s tourism institute argues the country’s real rivals are far beyond Central America, while local chambers point to price pressure from a stronger colón. Business & Economy: Costa Rica’s dollar may face renewed downward pressure late in 2026, and the government set price ceilings for 517 medicines starting December, aiming for ~30% cuts. Tech & Security: Researchers detail the Carbonato botnet targeting exposed Docker daemons to deploy an AI agent via Telegram commands. Trade & Industry: Medical devices remain a major export driver (46% of goods exports Jan–Aug), and a pineapple exporter shifted to ventilating pallet wrap to cut damage and rejections. Climate & Risk: Tropical Wave 47 flooded 400+ homes, with response focused on affected communities.