Water Quality Watch: MiAMBIENTE confirmed microbiological contamination in Boquete’s Caldera River basin, with fecal coliform levels exceeding 2008 standards and limiting direct-contact recreation; officials say wastewater discharge from the Boquete aqueduct/sanitary network and a Jaramillo hotel are under administrative review. Community Rights: In Panama’s Río Indio reservoir project, authorities ordered the relocation/closure of eight cemeteries in the flood zone, triggering a candle vigil and burial restrictions tied to the project timeline. Labor & Biodiversity-Linked Livelihoods: Costa Rica and Panama groups (including former presidents) urged stronger protections for Ngäbe-Buglé coffee workers ahead of the November harvest, citing dehumanization concerns. Public Health & Regulation: PAHO warned that digital marketing of breast-milk substitutes is undermining breastfeeding across the Americas and called for stronger monitoring of online ads and influencer-driven targeting. Oceans & Illegal Fishing: A new declaration on illegal fishing transparency was signed by Panama and other nations, while China refused to join. Climate Risk for Panama: Reporting says Panama is set to face more heat and less rainfall, threatening ecosystems and water availability.