Agri-Biosecurity: The New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the U.S. after decades, with cases confirmed in Texas and New Mexico—prompting USDA funding, sterile fly production plans, and renewed calls for long-term agriculture research. Climate Watch: “Super El Niño” conditions are strengthening, raising risks of extreme weather and food-price shocks into late 2026. Digital Infrastructure (Chile/Peru): Entel will expand data-center capacity by deploying its services at Cirion’s SAN2 facility in Santiago, targeting high-demand cloud and AI workloads. Energy Transition (Offshore Wind): Cadeler secured a €247M EIFO-backed green loan to build its third offshore wind installation vessel, Wind Apex, due in 2Q27. Regulated Gaming (Brazil): SCCG Management launched SCCG Brazil to support iGaming and regulated gaming market entry, citing rapid early growth since Brazil’s 2025 licensing rollout. Health & Food Safety: A U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak may already be present in Canada, with experts warning it could be “if you don’t look, you don’t find.” Research for Dementia Risk: A two-year Latin America study found structured exercise plus brain-healthy nutrition improved cognition in older adults at higher dementia risk. Peru Fisheries: MSC certification for Peru’s snake eel fishery is expected to unlock new export markets and boost earnings.