Nicaragua’s Election Crackdown: President Daniel Ortega says the country will hold no more elections, vowing to pass laws to “build a wall” against the opposition. Honduras & Arbitration: Honduras ratifies the ICSID Convention after a two-year gap, with the treaty set to take effect next month. Haiti Regional Security: The U.S. backs the Dominican Republic’s view that Haiti’s gang crisis is a national security threat, with spillover risks across the Caribbean. Mexico Cartel Sentencing: Sinaloa co-founder “El Mayo” Zambada is sentenced to life in U.S. prison and ordered to forfeit $15 billion. Weather Watch: Tropical Depression Two is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf, with impacts forecast for the U.S. Gulf Coast. Brazil Elections Setup: Brazil’s electoral court starts the candidate-selection timeline for the Oct. 4, 2026 vote. World Cup Afterglow: FIFA’s 2030 tournament plan is set for Spain, Portugal, Morocco plus one opening match each in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. Jamaica Community & Health: Jamaica launches a heifer redistribution push after Hurricane Melissa and continues recovery support for farmers and schools.