Public Health & Food Safety: A St Lucia-focused piece is sparking debate after FAO data ranked Saint Lucia sixth globally for pesticide use intensity, with readers fearing cancer and “poisoning,” while the author urges a more careful conversation about which pesticides, which crops, and what alternatives farmers actually have. Cuba Health Crisis: A “Sunday Cocktail Corner” commentary highlights Cuba’s worsening shortages and health impacts, citing hospital deaths amid fuel and power blocks, plus rising mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue as services like garbage collection break down. Nutrition & Climate Risk: In Peru, an El Niño event forecast through April 2027 is expected to bring heavy rain and heat, pushing citrus growers to step up fungal disease prevention and drainage checks, while warning volumes may stay stable or decline. Politics & Health Context: A Haitian American op-ed reflects on how narratives about Haiti’s poverty and malnutrition shape perceptions and shame, linking prejudice to real-world health outcomes. Regional Politics: An Iranian-French lawyer endorses Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, signaling a shift in opposition politics after decades of ideological splits.