Food Safety Shock (U.S.-Mexico supply chain): The Cyclospora/iceberg lettuce outbreak tied to Taylor Farms de Mexico keeps widening, with Ohio adding nearly 1,000 new cases in a week and reporting 4,949 total; Michigan reports 12,485 cases and its first two deaths, while the CDC says the outbreak now spans 47 states and 15 states are linked to the lettuce source. Public Health Guidance: Michigan says cases are slowing and residents can resume routine lettuce and salad handling, though recalled lettuce remains off-limits. Another Produce-Linked Outbreak: A salmonella outbreak tied to Mexican jalapeños has sickened hundreds across 27 U.S. states, prompting Chipotle and Qdoba to pull the ingredient. Avocado Trade Disruption (Mexico): The U.S. paused avocado inspections in Michoacán after a security threat, and Mexico is sending 1,500 more troops to protect the export corridor. Venezuela Ag & Innovation: Venezuela’s science ministry and UCV push a research agenda for agri-food innovation; FEDEAGRO says white corn output topped one million tons, supporting flour supply for 10 months. Brazil Indigenous Land Rights: FUNAI campaigners hail completion of physical demarcation for the uncontacted Kawahiva territory, pending Lula’s signature. Market Watch (Argentina): Argentine soybean oil pricing stayed steady despite a short Paraná River pilotage stoppage, suggesting limited immediate supply disruption. El Niño Hunger Risk: WFP warns strong El Niño could push tens of millions more into acute hunger, with Central America flagged among the hardest hit.