Pesticide Accountability: France’s lower house voted to acknowledge the state’s responsibility for long-term harm from chlordecone (Kepone) used in banana plantations in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with the Senate already approving; Public Health & Research: Santé Publique France cites contamination affecting over 90% of adults, while Anses links exposure to prostate cancer and points to nervous, hormonal, and reproductive impacts; Reparations & Cleanup: the bill targets decontaminating land and water, compensating victims (including fishermen and farmers), and making scientific research a national priority; Climate Pressure: Caribbean islands face worsening drought and heat driven by a strong El Niño pattern, threatening freshwater supplies, ecosystems, agriculture, and tourism infrastructure; Disaster Readiness: “Operation Caraïbes 26” is running through June 4, training Antilles forces for a simulated major cyclone response with engineering, rescue, route recovery, and intelligence support; Local Security Cooperation: France’s 2025 Haiti cooperation review highlights equipment deliveries and training for Haitian police, plus continued soldier training in Martinique.