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Guatemala Solar Watch: MPC says it expects to receive a commercial operation certificate soon and start commercial operations at its San Patricio solar PV project in Q3 2026, slightly later than planned, with extra funding tied to the delayed start. Trade & Competitiveness: OECD data highlights El Salvador as the regional leader in customs clearance speed, processing exports in under three days and crediting digitization and procedure cuts for export growth. Tourism Momentum: El Salvador’s tourism surge hit 2.1M international visitors in Jan–May 2026, reaching 50% of its annual target and supporting tens of thousands of formal jobs. Regional Security & Migration: UN chief António Guterres visited Haiti amid worsening gang violence, with thousands killed and mass displacement; meanwhile, Mexico’s World Cup host-city raids and broader smuggling crackdowns keep raising human-rights concerns across the region. Crime & Markets: A Guatemalan national was sentenced in Maryland for a firearms trafficking conspiracy, underscoring how cross-border crime continues to intersect with enforcement and supply chains. Energy & Agriculture Risk: New World screwworm detection in the US is prompting cattle-industry planning, with implications for regional livestock trade flows. Regional Diplomacy: Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem, adding another diplomatic signal in a fast-shifting geopolitical landscape.

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