Food Safety Shock: The U.S. CDC expanded a cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania to the growing list of states linked to Taco Bell exposure; confirmed cases now total 1,947 with at least 98 hospitalizations, while officials warn the real number is likely higher. Supply-Chain Fallout: Taylor Farms de Mexico’s recall remains active as regulators keep tracing how contaminated lettuce moved through the market, even amid disputes over test results. Trade & Policy Pressure: A U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement review is being urged to tackle tariff circumvention, with farmer cooperatives warning some firms route goods through Mexico to dodge U.S. duties. Climate Risk for Food Security: Colombia declared a 12-month national disaster over El Niño-driven drought risks, launching water-saving and food-security measures and pushing emergency support toward agriculture. Regional Market Access: Ecuador and Canada signed a free trade deal granting duty-free access for most Ecuadorian exports, including key farm products like bananas, cocoa, shrimp and tropical fruits, while protecting sensitive items with safeguards. Central America Coordination: Belize’s agriculture minister joined Central American talks in Costa Rica focused on food security, climate resilience and regional cooperation ahead of the 2026–2027 El Niño.