Environmental Enforcement: Interpol says a two-month crackdown across nine countries led to 233 arrests over illegal logging, gold mining and wildlife trafficking, mapping about 60,000 hectares of illegally cleared Amazon forest and tracing suspected links to foreign companies, shell firms and international buyers. Climate Watch for the Guianas: The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum warns a strong El Niño could expand drought and bring humid heat into October, with flooding risks still present across the region, while French Guiana is flagged as an exception for some drought impacts. Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, proposing a carrier-neutral submarine cable from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, targeting service by end-2029. Spaceport Expansion in Kourou: PLD Space and CNES agreed to assess adding a second launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre to boost throughput for PLD’s MIURA 5 and MIURA 9. Gold Mining Pressure on the Marowijne: Tribal leaders from French Guiana and Suriname plan joint talks on illegal gold mining, pollution and border issues along the Marowijne River, including garbage management concerns. Regional Security Angle: A Guyana lawmaker urged deeper probes into who finances illegal mining after an INTERPOL warning that criminal syndicates are shifting cocaine profits into gold operations. Space Science Milestone: The China-Europe SMILE mission has entered regular science operations, releasing first aurora and space-weather images after launch from Kourou.