Climate & Disaster Risk: Colombia is facing extreme heat and a fast-rising wildfire threat as El Niño strengthens, with hundreds of municipalities under vegetation-fire alerts and active fires concentrated in Tolima. Biodiversity & Research: Bolivia has named a new wild cat species in more than a century after a tiny spotted feline was found at a sanctuary in the Yungas; scientists used genetic comparisons to place it on the feline family tree. Public Health: Florida health officials confirmed a locally acquired dengue death in Tampa, part of a broader summer surge tied to warm, rainy conditions. Energy & Sanctions: Cuba restored power after another major blackout, blaming transmission failures and unstable weather while pointing to fuel shortages linked to the U.S. blockade. Social Policy & Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis’ acting prime minister highlighted major water infrastructure gains, including a new desalination plant and expanded access to safe drinking water. Environment & Conservation: Argentina’s “Marcha de la Bronca” drew hundreds of groups into the streets against Milei’s austerity plan, while Corrientes, Argentina, kept a dynamic ban in place to protect migrating dorados from illegal fishing. Regional Diplomacy: Guyana and China signaled expanded cooperation in renewable energy, smart infrastructure, agriculture, fisheries, and transport.