A man has been arrested in Costa Rica on suspicion of threatening the life of President Laura Fernandez. The threat occurred on the same day Fernandez was evacuated due to a detonation heard near her location. She was traveling to assess damage caused by illegal gold mining operations at the time. Authorities have not reported any attacks on the president herself. The country’s security department confirmed the arrest on Friday, according to Reuters. The incident raises concerns about security during Fernandez’s tour of areas impacted by illicit mining. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the threat and any potential connections to the mining activity.