Visa Update: Brazil and France have suspended visa requirements for Brazilian citizens traveling to French Guiana, effective July 31, as part of a border security and crime-fighting plan. Regional Infrastructure Dispute: The Corentyne River bridge saga is back in the spotlight: Guyana says it received no official word from Suriname about unilateral financing, while Suriname counters that it told President Ali during multiple high-level meetings. Tourism & Culture: St. Martin’s Tourism Office unveiled the eight 2026 Miss St. Martin/St. Barthélemy candidates for Miss France, ahead of the Aug. 1 pageant. Travel Deals: Qatar Airways is offering double Avios for select Privilege Club members, booked by July 15 for travel through Dec. 15, 2026 (French Guiana included in eligible countries). Travel Inspiration: A feature highlights the Guiana Amazonian Park as the EU’s largest national park, with rare wildlife and limited-access adventure routes. Human Stories: A New York Times piece spotlights mixed local reactions to opening the Jonestown site to tourists, including a Guyanese-American perspective.