U.S. Immigration Policy Hits Seasonal Industry: A slowdown in H-2B visa approvals is already forcing carnival operators to cancel events, with fair organizers warning more festivals could be disrupted this summer. Border-Linked Labor Pressure: U.S. Supreme Court moves to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians are raising alarms from construction and labor groups that long-used workers could lose the right to stay employed, worsening staffing shortages. Honduras Deforestation Crackdown: Honduras is deploying an “environmental protection battalion” of 8,000 troops to eliminate deforestation by 2029, but critics warn militarized conservation won’t work without stronger governance and enforcement. Disaster Response Logistics: After Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes, U.S. C-17 cargo flights and specialized urban search-and-rescue teams are arriving with equipment and personnel, while humanitarian groups scale up shelter, health care, and search operations. Travel Trade Momentum: WTE Miami 2026 opened visitor registration, targeting growth in global travel business with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of buyers. Conservation in Honduras: Indigenous guardians in eastern Honduras are risking their lives to protect scarlet macaws amid threats tied to illegal activity.