Cuba Crisis: Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed again on Tuesday, the third major blackout in nine days, leaving about 10 million people without power amid an oil squeeze tied to the U.S. embargo. Humanitarian Response: Brazil moved to cushion the blow by sending powdered milk shipments to Cuba—16 tons already sent to Santiago de Cuba, with more flights planned. Trade & Diplomacy: The EU formally completed procedures to conclude a modernized trade deal with Mexico, aiming to cut remaining customs duties and expand services, investment, and public procurement. Regional Cooperation: The British Virgin Islands backed the Association of Caribbean States’ push for closer regional cooperation on tourism, trade, shipping, climate and disaster risk. Energy & Agriculture: Bunge signed a five-year deal to supply certified soybean oil for a planned Bahia biorefinery starting in 2029, targeting sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Tech & Mobility: Trinidad and Tobago is courting AI data-center investment after signing early agreements with U.S. firms, though water and power pressures loom. Payments Watch: Brazil’s PIX system is drawing fresh U.S. criticism over alleged unfair competition, with tariff decisions expected soon.