Ecuador Electricity Watch: With hydropower still dominating and the Mazar reservoir sliding, Ecuador is cutting power to 185 of its biggest industrial users one day a week to avoid residential blackouts by mid-October. El Niño Risk Mapping: Scientists are warning that a “super” El Niño could hit Latin America hard, with new model-based maps highlighting where drought and flooding threats may intensify. Amazon Tech for Biodiversity: Amazon.ia is rolling out a digital public good to combine satellite and ground monitoring into actionable intelligence for conservation across the Amazon. Public Health Research: Washington University’s pregnancy nutrition trial in Quito links healthier diets in Ecuador to stronger fetal brain development—findings now informing similar work in St. Louis. Regional Security & Tech: Ecuador’s foreign minister says U.S. intelligence and joint operations are helping Quito disrupt narco-terror networks, while a new “Shield of the Americas” coalition aims to coordinate sanctions and financial actions against cartel groups. Mining Update (Ecuador): Lundin Gold reports new drilling results at its Fruta del Norte gold project, extending the Quebrada Dorada trend over 8 km.