Regional developments in Salto and Costa Rican political shifts

In Salto, Uruguay, researchers from Udelar have warned that the region has become accustomed to flooding, noting that up to 30,000 people live in vulnerable areas. Experts are calling for a halt to real estate speculation on the periphery and increased investment in permeable concrete to mitigate the issue. Additionally, the local government is advancing housing repairs and has signed a modular housing plan, while recycling efforts under Plan Vale reached 32 tons in August.

In Costa Rica, President Laura Fernández Delgado traveled to Colombia for her first official visit as head of state. During her absence, First Vice President Francisco Gamboa Soto assumed presidential duties, notably traveling by bus from San José to the Presidential House to mark World Car Free Day. Meanwhile, the administration has faced scrutiny following the dismissal of Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera, officially cited due to a lack of communication regarding the Shield of the Americas session.