Cybersecurity & Public Services: Latin American cybercriminals are increasingly targeting government agencies and contractors, with reports citing Uruguay’s Antel-linked identity service breach and major attack attempts on Colombia’s health ministry—raising concerns for citizen data safety. Infectious Disease Watch: A hantavirus case linked to a cruise ship is prompting heightened monitoring and isolation steps in Spain, while WHO officials say broader public risk remains low. Mental Health & Youth Suicide: A PAHO-backed report highlights Guyana’s adolescent and young adult suicide rate as the highest in the hemisphere, with pesticide poisoning a standout method—an urgent call for prevention and safer access to toxic substances. Tobacco Control: Spanish pulmonology and patient groups urge stronger anti-smoking reforms, including higher tobacco taxes, neutral packaging, and funding for cessation drugs. Uruguay Health Context: Uruguay appears in the cyber-data story via Antel’s identity service, underscoring how health systems and public administration can be hit through digital infrastructure. Food & Environment: FAO warns bee declines threaten food security across Latin America, driven by climate stress, deforestation, and pesticide use.