Aerospace Investment: Avio and Advent International inked an investment agreement for Advent to buy about a 7% minority stake in Avio, with a share capital increase tied to Avio’s growth plans in Italy and expansion in the United States. Regional Integration: CARICOM’s Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urged leaders to deepen regional integration and speed up CARICOM Single Market and Economy implementation, stressing stronger public participation and faster delivery on agriculture and food security. Border Security & Mobility: France and Brazil suspended visa requirements for Brazilians traveling to French Guiana starting July 31, framed as part of a broader plan to boost cooperation on public security and fight transnational organized crime. Digital Development Partnership: The UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalized a strategic MoU to advance regional digital policy, research, capacity building, and implementation of digital strategies. Infrastructure Dispute: Guyana’s foreign minister rejected Suriname’s claim it had been told about solo financing for the Corentyne River Bridge, saying the May 15 meeting was only about disaster relief. Space Launch Plans: French small-launch firm Latitude said it plans its first rocket launch from Oman in late 2027, while also pointing to continued plans to launch from the Guiana Space Center. Defense Industry: TKMS held a launch ceremony for Brazil’s third Tamandaré-class frigate, Cunha Moreira (F202), highlighting Brazil’s growing naval industrial capacity.