Climate & Health: AFP analysis of Copernicus data says about 900 million people worldwide endured the hottest July on record, with 33 countries hitting new highs; in Central America, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras logged temperature records again, raising food-insecurity fears. Wildlife Research: Honduras completed its first modern mammal inventory in nearly 30 years, compiling 227 native species from 300,000+ scattered records—work that also captures Indigenous and community names. Environment & Policy: Nicaragua ratified the International Mangrove Center to restore and manage 102,000 hectares of mangroves, aiming to strengthen coastal protection, climate resilience, and research. Cybersecurity & Crime: New reporting highlights ransomware’s surge, with gangs claiming thousands of unique attacks and analysts warning states are increasingly entangled in the ecosystem. Drug Markets: Latin America is seeing more ketamine trafficking cases, with UNODC linking the spread to synthetic drug mixes and wider, more dispersed supply chains. Tech & Business (Regional): Klaviyo acquired AI customer-management startup Agency and hired its team, signaling continued investment in agentic marketing tech. Road Safety (Nicaragua-linked): An IDB study points to Cemex’s road-safety program—rolled out in Nicaragua among other places—as a model that cut accidents tied to its operations by 54% over six years.