Ebola Watch (Brazil): Brazil is investigating two suspected Ebola cases after travelers returned from Africa—one in São Paulo tested positive for meningitis and another in Rio de Janeiro tested positive for malaria, with both still under review and patients kept isolated. Ebola Update (DR Congo): In the outbreak’s epicenter, WHO reports 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths, but also five recoveries, including four nurses discharged in Bunia—raising hope while concerns grow about spread. Rio Green Space at Risk: Ary Barroso Park in Rio’s North Zone faces possible disappearance after decades of government neglect, spotlighting how heat and lack of upkeep threaten local recreation. China–Brazil Diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi says China is ready to deepen China–Latin America cooperation with Brazil, including support for Brazil’s sovereignty and modernization goals. China–ICRC Cooperation: ICRC chief Mirjana Spoljaric Egger highlights expanding humanitarian cooperation with China amid rising global conflicts. Travel & Trade (Mercosur–Canada): Negotiations on a Mercosur–Canada free trade deal advanced in Toronto, with Brazil–Canada trade hitting $10.4B in 2025. Brazil’s First Favela Turns 125: Morro da Providência (Rio’s first favela) marks its 125th anniversary with community events and elder discussions.