Haiti Election Prep: Haiti has started voter registration for the Dec. 13 presidential vote, opening 10 centers in Port-au-Prince while gang violence still blocks access to many areas. Immigration Pressure on Care Work: In the U.S., Haitians on Temporary Protected Status are facing renewed ICE scrutiny, with caregivers and the older people who rely on them bracing for job losses and family disruption. Mexico Security Crackdown: Mexico arrested “El R1,” accused of ordering the 2025 assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, underscoring the ongoing fight against cartel-linked cells. Cuba-US Tensions: China warned the U.S. against any use of force or unilateral sanctions targeting Cuba. Trade & Logistics: Maersk is expanding its shuttle strategy with a West Coast Latin America service linking Mexico, Panama and Ecuador. Jamaica Tourism Resilience: Jamaica’s tourism minister pushed for a global resilience fund to help destinations recover faster from crises. Sports & Culture: Mexico and Colombia set friendly dates post-World Cup, while El Salvador unveiled a potentially 3,000-year-old burial find.