Brain Health in Latin America: A two-year, culturally adapted lifestyle program across 11 countries improved memory and thinking in older adults, with the biggest gains among participants getting more structured coaching. Uruguay Health Alert: Uruguay declared a nationwide health emergency after highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza was confirmed in backyard poultry in Colonia, triggering movement limits, biosecurity steps, and restrictions on fairs and exhibitions. Water Safety Rights: A US court upheld dismissal of a lawsuit over lead-contaminated drinking water in Jackson, while noting that in some places—including Uruguay—clean water is treated as a constitutional right. Wildlife Recovery: New technical reports confirm puma recolonization in Entre Ríos and the Pampas, supported by decades of sightings and recent camera-trap and track records. Infectious Disease Watch: A drug-resistant ringworm fungus strain is spreading to new regions, with researchers finding rising detections across multiple countries. Trade & Food Safety: The EU suspended imports of Brazilian animal products over antimicrobial compliance concerns, adding pressure to regional supply chains that Uruguay also depends on. Logistics for Healthcare: DHL Global Forwarding acquired Uruguay’s Aero Cargas, expanding direct operations and strengthening pharmaceutical logistics and regional inventory services.