Regional Security Sweep: INTERPOL-backed “Orca XI” seized 3,308 illegal firearms and 56 tonnes of drugs across 20 countries, with 8,701 arrests and major ammo/cash/vehicle seizures—another reminder that security and trade routes are tightly linked. Suriname–Brazil Trade Push: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand their trade agreement beyond a small, product-heavy base, with talks covering energy, logistics, transport, agriculture and communications. Suriname Oil & Gas Momentum: Staatsolie says Suriname’s Block 52 could reach oil commerciality in about 18 months, while the Gran Morgu project is on track for 2028 offshore crude production—keeping the basin’s investment pipeline active. Mining Development in Suriname: Miata Metals reported new Sela Creek gold drill results, including 11m at 3.35 g/t Au within 25.1m at 1.71 g/t Au, supporting a growing district-scale system. Offshore Logistics for the Basin: Curaçao is advancing plans to develop Buskabaai into a regional offshore support and logistics hub to serve Guyana and Suriname operations, with dredging and repair capacity in focus. Shipping & Project Cargo: UAL delivered generators to Guyana’s Oko West using a ramp-discharge landing craft approach, highlighting practical solutions for remote industrial sites. Energy Diplomacy: UAE participation at CARICOM’s COFCOR meeting signals interest in a CARICOM trade/investment framework tied to sustainable energy and infrastructure priorities.