Hurricane Polo: Category 2 storm hit Mexico’s Baja California peninsula near Las Barrancas with winds around 175 km/h, triggering life-threatening winds, flash floods and heavy rain; it’s expected to cross toward the mainland and bring more flooding as it weakens. Haiti Security: The UN Security Council renewed Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six months to March 31, 2027, with the force expanding to over 1,500 personnel and thousands more planned, while stressing Haitian authorities remain responsible. Cuba Nuclear Stance: Cuba’s foreign minister reiterated the demand for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons at the UN, denouncing US policy toward the island. EV Charging in Mexico: S2G Energy’s EV Sync joined Hubject’s intercharge ecosystem, starting with POI data to improve interoperability and visibility of charging sites across Mexico. Climate Risk: UNICEF warned El Niño could put 25.8 million Latin American children at risk of drought and floods, threatening food and safe water access. Aruba Politics: Aruba’s opposition demanded answers after reports it refused landing authorization for a private plane carrying Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. US–Mexico Drug War Tech: The WSJ reports the Pentagon is considering deploying MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Central and South America for cartel operations.