U.S.-Paraguay Military Deal: Brazil is alarmed by Paraguay’s move to allow a temporary U.S. military presence, with Lula’s top foreign-policy adviser warning it could expand U.S. ground operations near Brazil’s borders. Colombia Earthquake Politics: Colombia’s housing minister faced backlash after photos showed a Caribbean holiday while the country grappled with a deadly earthquake and thousands left homeless. Digital Safety in Brazil: Discord suspended livestreams in Brazil after regulators cited failures to protect children and adolescents, following a suicide case tied to the platform. Caribbean Court of Justice Row: Caribbean bar associations and legal groups are calling for urgent probes into alleged CCJ email leaks and claims involving the court’s president. Jamaica Governance: Jamaica advanced a proposed Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) Act aimed at meeting anti–money laundering standards without choking civic space. Central America/Caribbean Youth Sports: The Bahamas U14 teams opened the CFU U14 Challenge Series with wins over Anguilla and Montserrat, building momentum for the group stage. Agriculture & Climate Resilience (Venezuela): Venezuela’s sorghum push is expanding as drought worsens, promoting a drought-resistant crop to protect food production.