EU Tech Export Watch: A new report traces how EU-made surveillance and facial recognition tools are being exported with lighter oversight, from India’s busiest stations to broader Global South monitoring. Nicaragua Legal Crackdown: Nicaragua revoked work permits and stripped licenses for thousands of lawyers, drawing UN and rights-group condemnation as a purge that weakens judicial independence. Managua Travel Advisory: The U.S. Embassy in Managua issued a security alert ahead of July 19 mass gatherings, urging visitors to avoid protests and not film police or demonstrations. Sports—Women’s Basketball in Managua: The FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket Qualifier tips off in Managua, with Nicaragua competing for three spots and a full group-and-knockout schedule. Fashion Supply Chain Deal: PDS Limited and Indonesia’s Busana Apparel Group announced a strategic partnership to expand multi-country apparel manufacturing across Asia, Central America, and Europe. World Cup Refereeing Spotlight: FIFA’s semifinal officiating panel remains under scrutiny as England-Argentina and France-Spain match officials are named amid ongoing “rigging” accusations. Arts & Culture—Mural Restoration: A San Francisco grant will fund restoration of murals in Balmy Alley, bringing back original artists to save fading neighborhood works. Oral Health Fellowship: Unspoken Smiles announced its 2026 fellowship class, adding fellows from Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, and Nicaragua to expand community oral-health leadership.