Ecuador Biodiversity Discovery: A biologist searching Ecuador’s cloud forests for a book found a snake new to science, later identified as Ninia guytudori (Tudor’s Coffee-Snake), showing that even human-altered coffee landscapes can still hide undiscovered species. Ecuador Conservation Research: A new Ecuador Amazon study reports Indigenous territories can maintain forest health comparable to state-protected areas, challenging the idea that only top-down protection works. Galápagos Wildlife Crime: Authorities report cases of illegal Galápagos marine iguanas smuggled via airports, highlighting how trafficking adapts when enforcement changes. International Tech & Security: Israel is expanding cybersecurity and AI cooperation in Latin America, including agreements tied to counter-terrorism and Ecuador’s push to strengthen security capacity. Ecuador-Linked Diplomacy: Morocco joined Ecuador’s International Cooperation Fair to showcase South-South innovation and an AI research center at UM6P. Global Climate Watch: Multiple reports warn a very strong El Niño may be forming, with impacts expected for fisheries, weather, and fragile ecosystems. Sports Tech Debate: South Korea’s interim coach Robert Moreno denied using AI tools like ChatGPT to prepare for matches while admitting he uses technology. Business & Tech: Wells Fargo launched mobile international transfers in its app, and Titan Minerals reported major resource growth at its Dynasty Gold Project in southern Ecuador.