Asylum & Protection Update: France’s AIDA report shows 160,303 asylum applicants registered in 2025 (down from 169,956), with 41.2% receiving protection at first instance, and details new rules affecting access to territory under the 2025 “one in, one out” France-UK deal. Hydrocarbons Debate in French Guiana: Two Guyanese MPs, Jean-Victor Castor and Davy Rimane, split from the French left after their bill to allow oil exploration in overseas territories was rejected in committee, arguing against “green colonialism” and for local economic realities. Forest Protection Push: France added protections covering 157,000 hectares, with 99.5% in French Guiana’s Armontabo Rocky Peaks reserve, as the country targets “strong protection” for 10% of land by 2030. Amazon Satellite Internet from French Guiana: Amazon says it has launched 32 satellites from the French Guiana site in April 2026, continuing a plan for 3,000+ launches to expand high-speed coverage. Energy Storage in the Region: France’s energy regulator CRE selected five Corsica storage projects totaling about 48 MW, including pumped hydro and batteries, with service expected from 2029-2030. Aviation & Business Travel: New airline interline partnerships aim to fix Caribbean airlift fragmentation, making island-to-island travel easier for business and tourism. Animal Health & Organized Crime: A New World screwworm case in Texas highlights how illegal cattle smuggling can drive the pest’s comeback northward.