Venezuela Politics: A new “Machadyssey” framing spotlights how María Corina Machado’s push for democracy keeps getting blocked, with talks expected to be led by Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera. Climate & Food Security: A potentially record-strength El Niño is intensifying, raising fears of drought and flooding that could hit global farming and food prices. Caribbean Energy & Business: Trinidad and Tobago’s LNG exports edged up in 2025, while local entrepreneurs like Gregory Fernandez pitch AI tools for global reach. Sports Broadcasting & Results: The Dominican Republic is rolling out broad TV coverage for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, with standout swimming wins including Guyana’s Raekwon Noel breaking records. Legal & Governance: The Caribbean Court of Justice clarified bias and constitutional protections in Guyana’s Mohamed extradition case, shaping how extradition can proceed. Wildlife & Enforcement: Santo Domingo’s zoo is seeing a surge in confiscated exotic animals as trafficking crackdowns intensify. Football Governance: CAF urged members to review FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in major competitions, as backlash grows across the sport.