Screwworm Control Boost: U.S. and Mexico inaugurated a $50M sterile fly plant in Metapa, Chiapas, aiming to produce up to 100M sterile flies weekly to curb the New World screwworm outbreak that’s already disrupted cattle trade across borders. Regional Coordination for Livestock & Food Safety: Central American countries, including Guatemala, agreed in Mexico City to strengthen cooperation on New World screwworm control and residue monitoring in milk and meat, linking veterinary medicine oversight with official lab capacity. Trade & Agriculture Link: Peru ordered implementation of its Guatemala free trade agreement (and protocol) starting July 1, a move that could reshape cross-border sourcing and market access for producers. Cotton Market Watch: USDA export sales data showed mixed signals for U.S. cotton—sales weakened while shipments rose—with Guatemala listed among new-crop buyers. Energy Access in Rural Guatemala: North Carolina electric co-op technicians traveled to Guatemala to help energize a rural village, part of an international rural power initiative. Coffee Supply Chain Pressure: A New Hampshire coffee shop sourcing from Guatemala said tariff-related logistics and delivery costs are still hitting prices and customer traffic, even where coffee itself is exempt. Workplace Safety & Community Impact: A Pilgrim’s Pride worker killed in Minnesota was identified as Jesse Leal, a Guatemalan native, with fundraisers seeking to support his family and repatriate his body.