Earthquake Aftermath (Venezuela): The June 24 double earthquakes have killed at least 1,430 people, with up to 50,000 missing reported, as families dig through reinforced concrete and rescuers hear children crying under rubble. Regional Diplomacy (France–OECS): France has renewed ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with a focus on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and technological innovation—especially relevant for the nearly 800,000 French residents across Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Toxic Pesticide Justice (Chlordecone): A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone still in most adults in Guadeloupe and Martinique (81.3% and 85.5%), with about one in six above health thresholds, while a French appeals court has upheld dismissal of a major criminal case. Climate & Coasts (Caribbean): Coverage highlights how extreme weather is rising across the region and points to adaptation efforts, from Dominica’s geothermal push to island-wide rethink of energy, food, water, land, and tourism.