EU Outermost Regions Strategy: The European Commission has adopted a new strategy for the EU’s outermost regions, explicitly naming French Guiana, with plans to adapt rules to local constraints and boost support, resilience, and fairer opportunities. Amazon Cruise Watch: Seabourn has announced a 30-day “Amazon Explorer: Rivers & Rainforests” voyage on Seabourn Quest, departing Miami on Nov 18, 2028, visiting 15 stops in seven countries, including Devil’s Island (French Guiana), plus an overnight in Manaus. Health & Travel Risk: US chikungunya cases are rising only through returning travelers—89 travel-associated cases reported so far this year with no local spread—so mosquito precautions remain a key part of trip planning. Wildlife Trade Alert: A report highlights how wildlife sold in Bangkok’s Chatuchak market is increasingly sourced from the Amazon region, raising animal welfare concerns and pointing to laundering routes via Peru. Spaceport Link to French Guiana: ESA’s BepiColombo mission—launched from Kourou, French Guiana in 2018—has begun its final approach to Mercury, underscoring the region’s ongoing role in major space missions.