Maritime Safety Crisis: A ferry capsized off Guyana’s coast (MV Barima), with the confirmed death toll rising to at least 27 and 83 still missing as officials revise how many people were aboard—from 133 on the manifest to 179—complicating the search. Rescue Effort: Sixty-nine people have been rescued so far, with search teams expanding coverage to about 1,040 sq km and local fishermen joining responders. French Guiana Support: The French army sent 12 divers, two medics and a mechanic from nearby French Guiana to help with search-and-recovery operations. Tourism Watch: For travelers eyeing Europe, new biometric border processing (EES) is causing long queues at some Schengen entry points, and some countries are exempt—worth checking before booking. Local Culture & Sports: French Guiana Veterans are set to play in a Guyana exhibition match featuring Florent Malouda, a nod to the region’s shared football ties. Wildlife & Nature: A harpy eagle attack on a tourist in French Guiana is reigniting debate about rare human-wildlife encounters and conservation trade-offs.