Nicaragua–China Supply Chains: Nicaragua’s presidential advisor said the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is key to locking in supply chains for projects already being executed in Nicaragua by Chinese firms, with the event framed as a growing partnership hub. Earthquake Disruption in the Region: A week of intense seismic activity culminated in a 5.2 quake in western Nicaragua after a 5.8 tremor in the Dominican Republic, with Managua reporting light shaking and officials urging aftershock readiness. Carbon Pricing Fairness: A new study using household-level spending data across 88 countries finds carbon costs don’t fall neatly by income; within-country differences among similar earners can outweigh the rich-vs-poor gap—an important signal for climate policy design. Agribusiness Biosecurity: The New World screwworm fly is reappearing in the U.S., threatening cattle and prompting eradication efforts—raising stakes for livestock producers and cross-border animal health monitoring. Higher Education Sustainability Signals: THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 added new countries including Nicaragua, while Malawi’s UNIMA topped its national sustainability list, reinforcing how universities are being judged on SDG-linked outreach and stewardship. Labor & Migration Shock (US): The U.S. Supreme Court backed ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians, with industry groups warning of workforce disruption—an indirect pressure point for regional labor flows and service sectors.