Visa & Border Security: France and Brazil suspended visa requirements for Brazilians traveling to French Guiana starting July 31, signed in Brasília as part of a broader plan to boost cooperation against transnational organized crime along the Brazil–French Guiana border. Justice Reform Backlash: Lawyers in French Guiana staged a June 29 “day of action” against Gérald Darmanin’s SURE judicial reform bill, arguing it risks summary justice and weakens due-process safeguards ahead of its National Assembly review. Corentyne Bridge Rift: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali says he has received no official word from Suriname about Suriname’s move to scrap the joint Corentyne River Bridge plan and finance it alone, after Suriname announced a unilateral reset of the project. Human Remains Return: France’s National Assembly gave final approval to a bill enabling the removal of remains from public collections, clearing the way to return remains from “human zoos” held in Paris to French Guiana. Space & Industry Watch: Latitude plans its first small-launch from Oman in late 2027, while Germany’s Pelican satellite deal with Isar Aerospace highlights how European space ambitions hinge on a launch vehicle’s first successful orbit. Regional Mobility & Migration: Reports say Cubans are increasingly using routes through French Guiana and Suriname to reach Brazil, with authorities investigating suspected smuggling and money-laundering networks. Environment & Energy: Petrobras has begun drilling in the Equatorial Margin near the Amazon mouth, as scientists and environmentalists warn about poorly studied reef ecosystems and spill risks.