Diplomacy & Security: A joint statement from dozens of countries, including Guatemala, condemned a May 17 drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant in the UAE as a violation of international law and a threat to civilian safety. Urban Resilience: A new push for vertical gardens is gaining traction across Latin America, with Guatemala City cited as having hundreds—positioned as a practical tool to cool cities and support biodiversity during extreme heat. Climate & Health: NOAA’s El Niño advisory warns of a possible “very strong” Super El Niño, raising risks of flooding, extreme heat, and health impacts across the Americas, with Guatemala-linked aid efforts already responding to weather shocks. Trade & Industry: The U.S. is relaunching tariff pressure via Section 301 over “forced labour” claims, a move analysts say could reshape sourcing patterns and accelerate trade deals away from the U.S. Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir announced new seasonal nonstop flights from Boston to Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, Belize, and Guatemala City, expanding Caribbean and Central America connectivity. Agribusiness & Logistics: U.S. textile exports show mixed demand, with shipments to major markets including Guatemala still present but declines signaling softer orders in export-linked apparel supply chains. Water & Engineering (Guatemala angle): Guatemala’s farmers are using ancient Maya knowledge to cut agrochemical use, pointing to locally grounded productivity gains.