TPS & Health Workforce: South Florida groups are rallying as work permits for Haitians with TPS expire, warning that losing legal status could worsen staffing shortages in nursing homes, assisted living, and home care. Migrant Health & Safety: In Texas, ICE-related deaths continue to raise alarms, with calls for independent investigations after a Houston shooting and reports of multiple deaths in custody since 2025. Nicaragua Church Under Pressure: Nicaragua’s government says it detained and then returned 80-year-old Bishop Abelardo Mata, but relatives and church sources report he remains unverified and “missing,” fueling fears of de facto house arrest and broader religious repression. Water & Public Health: Havana’s water crisis affecting 500,000+ residents is blamed by officials on the U.S. embargo, while critics point to long-term infrastructure and power-system vulnerabilities. Animal Health Risk: The deadly New World screwworm is spreading in Texas, threatening cattle and raising questions about how it entered and how fast it’s moving. Regional Illicit Trade: A Central America report links illegal tobacco, alcohol, agrochemicals, and electronics to weak controls—flagging Nicaragua among the more vulnerable countries. Food Security: Fertilizer trade disruptions tied to the Persian Gulf conflict could drive shortages and price hikes, with knock-on risks for farm yields and food prices.