Nicaragua’s Democracy Under Pressure: President Daniel Ortega says Nicaragua will stop holding elections, as legal changes move through the National Assembly—critics warn this locks in executive power and squeezes opposition. Constitutional Reform Watch: A separate report says Nicaragua’s constitutional reform package would extend presidential terms and reshape election rules, with a national consultation underway but growing regional and international concern. Extreme Weather Fundraiser: A final-day push asks readers to help sustain hurricane coverage, citing past storms’ misinformation and the need for reliable guidance for Nicaragua and the wider region. Coffee Workers’ Rights: Costa Rica and Panama groups are calling for decent working and social protection conditions for Indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé coffee pickers—an issue that directly affects seasonal labor across the coffee belt, including Nicaragua’s neighbors. Avocado Resilience Research: A new study links Nicaragua’s local avocado trees to ancient South American fruit lineages, suggesting unique genetic variation that could help protect avocados from future disease and climate shocks. Regional Health Alerts: CDC updated dengue travel notices, changing which countries are listed for risk—relevant for travelers moving through Central America and the Caribbean.