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City Nature Challenge: French Guiana just surged into the world’s top 5, logging 23,000+ observations in four days and nearly 3,820 species—powered by 250+ observers and about 700 identifiers on iNaturalist, including a carnivorous plant newly spotted in Iracoubo and a potentially invasive species showing up in a new area. Regional Digital Push: French Guiana also officially joined the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) as an Associate Member, aiming to boost cooperation on technology, cybersecurity, and digital governance—leveraging its European connectivity and Kourou-linked data and know-how. Health Watch: Public Health France is keeping close vigilance on the Maripa virus in French Guiana, where cases since 2008 remain limited but serious, with field teams continuing work on transmission and risk areas. Space & Energy Context: SpaceX is preparing a Starship V3 test from the new Pad 2, while Guyana’s Ali signals a shift from just saving oil wealth toward investing abroad—both underscoring how quickly regional tech and resource strategies are evolving.

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