Uruguay Health & Safety: The U.S. warned Uruguay to end the Cuban ophthalmological medical brigade in Montevideo, arguing it amounts to “slave labor,” with possible diplomatic and military sanctions; Uruguay’s foreign minister said the doctors’ work has been “extraordinary,” and the brigade has provided cataract and other eye surgeries since 2005. Public Health Policy: A PAHO meeting in Brasília brought together Brazil, Guyana, Mexico, Suriname, and Uruguay to review the first year of a regional suicide prevention initiative, stressing equity, stronger care networks, and mental health integrated into primary care. Substance Use & Law: Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that authorized adults may prepare cannabis edibles for personal consumption, drawing a line against selling or producing regulated medical and supplement products. Water & Rights: A U.S. appeals court rejected a constitutional claim over lead-contaminated drinking water in Jackson, Mississippi, while noting clean water is protected in some other constitutions, including Uruguay’s. Food Safety & Trade: The EU suspended parts of Brazil’s animal product exports over antimicrobial rules, a move that could ripple into regional food supply and health standards. Climate & Health Risks: PAHO warned El Niño may intensify heat, drought, wildfires, and food insecurity across parts of the Americas, with Uruguay in the wider Southern Cone risk picture.