Hurricane Outlook for Nicaragua: The Atlantic is unusually quiet for September, with dry air and strong wind shear suppressing storm formation—good news for the region’s coastal risk, including Nicaragua’s Caribbean-facing communities. Climate Pressure on Food: A strengthened El Niño tied to climate change is raising hunger risks across Latin America and the Caribbean, with Nicaragua named among the “dry corridor” countries facing drought-driven food insecurity. Public Health in Nicaragua: Nicaragua’s Social Security Institute says its biotechnology plant has produced millions of vaccines this year, including eight million doses destined for Nicaragua, while exploring future dengue and HPV vaccine production. Cocoa Quality in Nicaragua’s Supply Chain: German researchers identified “overfermentation” as a new cause of smoky off-flavors in cocoa, including samples from Nicaragua and Costa Rica—an actionable lead for improving consistency. Wildlife Trafficking in the Region: Costa Rica reports a sharp rise in wildlife trafficking complaints, with social media and encrypted marketplaces increasingly used to sell wild animals—including species with demand reaching Nicaragua. El Niño and Coffee Markets: Coffee prices are expected to stay firm as El Niño and supply risks mount, with attention shifting toward weaker future crops.