Tropical Storm Cristina Aftermath: Cristina has weakened into a weak trough near El Salvador, but its moisture is still expected to bring heavy rain and life-threatening flooding risks across Central America, with mudslides possible in steep terrain. Storm Watch (Pacific to Gulf): Forecasters are tracking whether Cristina’s remnants could cross into the Gulf and potentially help spark a rare Atlantic development, while the NHC also flagged a low-odds disturbance in the Bay of Campeche. El Niño Intensifies: NOAA says El Niño has arrived and could strengthen to historic levels by late year, raising the odds of drought, floods, and hotter extremes across the tropics. Screwworm Alert (Health & Livestock): New World screwworm continues to spread northward, with renewed vigilance after detections in the U.S.; the parasite can infect animals and, rarely, people—prompting tighter surveillance and public awareness. Regional Integration (Environment in Focus): Costa Rica’s Lina Ajoy was elected to lead SICA, with the role set to coordinate regional policies including security, trade, the environment, and human rights. El Salvador Ecosystem Work: El Salvador is also pushing restoration efforts through its “Trees for El Salvador” program, aimed at restoring critical ecosystems.