Good morning,

🪲 Microsoft SharePoint Cyberattack

Hackers exploited a security flaw in Microsoft SharePoint software to breach governments, businesses and organizations globally, stealing sensitive information including sign-in credentials and usernames. Multiple government systems were compromised including the US Department of Education, Florida's Department of Revenue, Rhode Island General Assembly, and national governments in Europe and the Middle East. Over 10,000 companies with on-premise SharePoint servers are at risk, with researchers identifying at least 50 successful breaches across North America, South America, EU, South Africa and Australia, making it "a dream for ransomware operators" due to SharePoint's deep integration with Microsoft's platform. More - Bloomberg

🇵🇸 WHO Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza Facilities

The World Health Organization condemned Israeli attacks on its facilities in Deir al-Balah during the first major ground operation there since the war began, with forces attacking a staff residence three times and destroying the main warehouse. Israeli troops forced women and children to evacuate on foot while handcuffing and interrogating male staff at gunpoint, detaining four people including two WHO staff with one still held. The attacks came as Israel ordered immediate evacuation of six city blocks housing 50,000-80,000 people, with 87.8% of Gaza now under evacuation orders or Israeli militarized zones, squeezing 2.1 million people into just 46 square kilometers. More - BBC

🇵🇰 Pakistan Monsoon Deaths, Damage Increase

A landslide triggered by torrential monsoon rains killed at least three people in northern Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan province, with 15 people still missing after more than eight vehicles were swept away on a highway. Flash floods damaged 50 houses, four bridges, a hotel and a school while blocking major highways, as rescue operations continue to search for survivors buried under debris. The deaths add to Pakistan's monsoon toll of 221 people killed nationwide since June 26, including 104 children and 40 women, with meteorologists warning the heavy rains arrived earlier than usual this year. More - Al Jazeera

Americas Stability Ratings and News Summary

More Unstable

🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇿 Belize, 🇧🇴 Bolivia, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇸🇻 El Salvador, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇭🇹 Haiti, 🇭🇳 Honduras, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia, 🇸🇷 Suriname, 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago, 🇺🇸 United States Of America, 🇺🇾 Uruguay, 🇻🇪 Venezuela

More Stable

No countries were more stable over this period

Unchanged

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda, 🇧🇧 Barbados, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇩🇲 Dominica, 🇬🇩 Grenada, 🇬🇾 Guyana, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis, 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 🇧🇸 The Bahamas

Regional News Summary

Brazil is currently navigating a complex landscape of international relations and domestic challenges. The United States and NATO have intensified pressure on Brazil regarding its trade ties with Russia, with U.S. Senators advocating for a staggering 500% tariff on Brazil, India, and China due to their continued support for Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a defiant response, Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized U.S. President Trump, asserting that "no gringo is going to give orders" and labeling the proposed tariffs as "unacceptable blackmail" [SOURCE - Times of India].

As Brazil grapples with these international pressures, it is simultaneously facing significant domestic turmoil. Former President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged with undermining democratic order, and his residence was raided as part of an investigation into a coup plot [SOURCE - CBS News]. The political instability is compounded by economic challenges, particularly in the mango export sector, which is suffering from the new U.S. tariffs. The aerospace giant Embraer has likened the impact of these tariffs to the economic slowdown experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic [SOURCE - MercoPress].

Environmental concerns also loom large over Brazil, with a new variant of COVID-19 detected, raising alarms about the country's pandemic response capabilities [SOURCE - MercoPress]. Furthermore, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has escalated, drawing criticism towards the Brazilian government for weakening environmental regulations ahead of the upcoming UN climate summit [SOURCE - UPI].

In Mexico, trade tensions with the U.S. are escalating as the Trump administration has announced a 30% tariff on Mexican goods, citing national security concerns. This move is perceived as a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war, prompting Mexico to retaliate by increasing pressure on companies like Constellation Brands [SOURCE - Seeking Alpha]. The situation has been further complicated by Trump's decision to break an old treaty, leading to what has been dubbed the "Tomato War" [SOURCE - El País]. In response, Mexico and Canada are exploring stronger trade collaboration to counteract the effects of U.S. tariffs [SOURCE - The Times of India].

Despite these trade tensions, tourism in Mexico is on the rise, with an increasing number of visitors arriving by land and sea [SOURCE - Mexico News Daily]. However, the country faces a substantial trade deficit with China, which reached nearly $120 billion in 2024, raising concerns about its economic stability [SOURCE - Mexico News Daily].

In the realm of international affairs, the U.S. has deployed forces to the Panama Canal amid rising tensions with China, which has been accused of malign influence in the region [SOURCE - Times of India]. This military exercise underscores the U.S. concerns over China's growing presence in Latin America.

Carpe tomorrow!