Cuba Energy Crisis: Cuba suffered another total national blackout on July 6, leaving about 10 million people without power as fuel shortages deepen; the grid was only partially back online after crews restored parts of the system. Cuba Economic Shake-Up: In response to a projected 7% GDP contraction, Havana approved 176 reforms to expand private firms, simplify business openings, and allow more foreign investment, including in banking and tourism. Caribbean Solidarity: CARICOM leaders cleared humanitarian aid for Cuba after repeated sanctions-related banking hurdles, while also sending medical support to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes. Venezuela Earthquakes: Haiti dispatched a 31-person medical mission to help after the June 24 quakes that killed thousands and injured many more. Mexico-US Trade & Autos: Mexico is preparing to press the U.S. during USMCA reviews to remove tariffs on autos and steel; meanwhile Toyota’s Tacoma production shift toward Texas is raising fears of a broader regional auto pullback. Mexico Coaching Change: Rafael Márquez was named Mexico head coach after Javier Aguirre stepped down following the World Cup exit. Haiti TPS Fallout (US): Supreme Court action ending Haitian TPS is triggering job and deportation fears in places like Springfield, Ohio, and among Haitian communities in Florida and New York. Panama Security/Crime: Panama arrested 26 in a drug network bust tied to shipments to Australia, and authorities also moved against a cocaine trafficking ring using Panama’s Port of Balboa as a transit hub.