A massive wildfire rages in Palo Verde National Park, consuming 4,000 hectares – equivalent to the entire central canton of San José – and remains uncontrolled. Firefighters are battling the blaze, one of the largest in recent memory, which was reportedly ignited by a lightning strike in a dry, invasive plant-filled area.
In alarming news, a 17-year-old girl has been detained alongside her father, brother, and another woman as part of a drug bust involving 500 kilograms of cocaine. The prosecutor's office views this as a deeply concerning escalation of youth involvement in criminal organizations.
Meanwhile, the Legislative Assembly is set to activate its Security Commission, which has been inactive for a month despite the nation's rising insecurity. The commission, composed of deputies from various parties, aims to address pressing public safety concerns.
Elsewhere, candidates for Colombia's upcoming presidential runoff have agreed to engage in a debate, a crucial step in the electoral process. Authorities are also searching for the individual responsible for damaging one of the stained-glass windows at the Basilica of Los Angeles in Cartago.
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