Caribbean Tourism Recovery: Sandals is pushing ahead with a $200m rebuild of three Jamaica resorts hit by Hurricane Melissa, with Sandals South Coast set to reopen Nov. 18 and the other two following Dec. 18. Climate Watch: The UN and WMO warn El Niño is likely to return soon, with an 80% chance forming before September and 90% persistence through November—raising risks of heat stress, drought, and extreme rain. Food Security Stress: In Guatemala’s Dry Corridor, drought as El Niño nears is driving fears of hunger in Maya communities as wells dry and subsistence crops fail. Regional Health Tech: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics will expand access to blood tests for Alzheimer’s amyloid pathology across Latin America and the Caribbean, starting in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and more. Healthcare Policy Debate: A Latino health-focused critique says Washington’s cost-cutting proposals risk deepening access barriers for Latino patients, especially around chronic disease and treatment approvals. Business Complexity: TMF Group’s index flags Mexico and Brazil among the world’s most complex jurisdictions for foreign firms, citing shifting rules and compliance burdens. Sports Integrity: The Athletic reports growing spot-fixing fears around the World Cup, with suspicious betting patterns drawing scrutiny.