Energy & Infrastructure: Engie and Return signed a 10-year tolling deal for three 55 MW/220 MWh battery projects in Spain, while MasPV secured 15-year solar-plus-storage PPAs in Guatemala for a 130 MWp solar plus 100 MWh battery project in Zacapa (over $100M, aiming for operations before 2029). Carbon Markets: Taiwan hosted a workshop with officials from 11 diplomatic allies, including Guatemala’s vice minister, to boost carbon-credit cooperation and participation in international carbon markets. Agri-Food & Trade: The US expanded a cyclosporiasis-linked iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states, with Taylor Farms driving the response; meanwhile UK banana prices showed Guatemala’s average at £0.89/kg (down 6% week-on-week). Food Supply Chain: US APHIS temporarily suspended Dominican mango imports over phytosanitary requirements, though most fruit had already shipped. Community & Industry Support: Cultural Survival’s Indigenous Community Media Fund opened applications (deadline Aug 9) for Indigenous media outlets across Central America including Guatemala. Local Power Access: Jackson EMC linemen volunteered to extend electricity to a Guatemala village, adding lines for about 55 homes plus schools and churches. Public Safety & Migration: ICE-related violence and detention impacts continued to draw scrutiny, including new claims in a Houston case and reporting on immigrant insecurity in Maine.