New World screwworm alert (Texas): U.S. officials confirmed a decades-old return of the flesh-eating parasite in a Texas calf, prompting heightened vigilance across states and renewed pressure to speed sterile-fly production to protect the $113B cattle industry. Beef traceability (Colombia): Colombia passed a landmark cattle traceability law aimed at keeping beef tied to illegally deforested land out of supply chains, aligning with EU-style scrutiny. Drought stress (Costa Rica): Guanacaste faces one of its worst droughts as rain fails to arrive, squeezing pastures, livestock water, and farm costs while also hitting tourism and households. Cattle-farm governance (Bolivia): Farmers and coca growers threatened actions near military facilities over a new emergency-states law, raising uncertainty for rural supply and security. Regional ag cooperation (Caribbean): A high-level delegation visited CARDI to deepen Caribbean food-security and innovation ties, showcasing climate-resilient crops and pilot outputs. Coffee market (Brazil): Coffee prices slid on expectations of a bumper Brazil crop, adding pressure to producer margins. Fertilizer watch (U.S. + global): Urea prices eased back toward pre-crisis levels in the U.S., but drought and broader food-price risks remain. Trade + inputs (Mexico/Caribbean angle): Ongoing policy and market shifts continue to shape how Latin American producers manage costs, access, and risk.