MedTech Manufacturing: Costa Rica keeps cementing its role as a global medical device hub, with 18 of the world’s top 35 companies manufacturing there and 2025 exports topping US$10.9B. HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO announced a milestone deal to expand twice-yearly lenacapavir PrEP access across Latin America and the Caribbean via PAHO’s regional purchasing system, targeting countries including Costa Rica. AI for Conservation: Tech4Nature’s nature-monitoring push is expanding, with Costa Rica named among satellite countries as AI cameras and sensors help track wildlife and support better conservation decisions. Cybersecurity Alert: Costa Rica’s MICITT says part of an alleged mass data leak posted online appears real, urging extra caution with calls, texts, emails, and account security. Education Signals: PISA 2025 results show Latin America’s learning slump continues, with many students not reaching minimum reading and math levels. Tech + Nature in the Wild: A new AI-aided effort aims to decode Yellowstone wolves using large-scale audio recordings. Local Tech/Policy Watch: Costa Rica’s next-gen biometric eGates at Juan Santamaría Airport are rolling out, while other regional updates highlight ongoing infrastructure and governance shifts.