Mining & Social Tensions: Peru’s president-elect Keiko Fujimori may face fresh protests in mining regions as a new study warns her push to speed copper and other projects could inflame unrest, with many key mining areas voting against her and dozens of ongoing mining-linked conflicts already on the books. Climate Risk & Public Spending: Congress approved a $2.8 billion budget expansion ahead of Fujimori’s July 28 inauguration, including flood-prevention infrastructure and safety measures tied to El Niño, as emergency declarations already cover nearly 40% of districts. Air Quality: Indiana’s environment agency issued an Air Quality Action Day for parts of the state due to wildfire smoke, with PM2.5 expected to reach unhealthy levels in multiple cities including Peru, South Bend, and Warsaw. Health Watch: Washington reported 27 provisional cyclosporiasis cases since May 1, stressing it is not part of the multistate outbreak—while Colorado’s outbreak continues to be tracked. Invasive Species Action: Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program is running free invasive species events in Clinton County, including a water chestnut pull and guided walks to help protect local waterways and native habitats. Port Expansion: APM Terminals Callao completed a major storage-capacity expansion in Peru, boosting bulk grain handling and reducing vessel waiting times.