Caribbean Finance Push: Curaçao may tap a new Dutch Caribbean Economic Growth Platform and a National Investment Institution starting in 2027, aiming to boost investment, entrepreneurship, and economic diversification across the islands. SME Trade Support: ITC and DHL renewed their partnership to help small and medium-sized businesses—especially women-led firms—sell and ship across borders, using logistics, market intelligence, and SheTrades hubs. Professional Services Expansion: Grant Thornton officially opened in The Bahamas, bringing accounting, tax, and consulting services to support cross-border business needs. Local Business Under Pressure (Chile): Six months into Chile’s far-right presidency, vendors at Santiago’s La Vega say crime and weak spending are squeezing small stalls and household budgets. Latin America Dealmaking: Nextoria advised ESDS on its acquisition by Spaggiari, expanding digital education reach into Iberia and Latin America. Health Tech Growth (Brazil/LatAm): Catheter Precision expanded LockeT commercialization after a Brazil launch, now targeting more hospitals and markets across Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. Cybersecurity Watch: ESET says China-aligned FamousSparrow is targeting Latin American governments with a new backdoor, SparroWocky. SMB Finance Trends: Mastercard’s Dreamonomics report finds small business owners prioritize stability and want more digital tools, with cyber protection a top concern.