Colombia–U.S. Security Push: President Abelardo de la Espriella moves to expand joint U.S.-backed operations against ELN guerrillas under the “Shield of the Americas,” after ELN threats tied to new troop activity. Brazil Online Safety: Discord suspended livestreams in Brazil after regulators cited child-safety failures following a suicide case, as the company says it’s seeking a fix with policymakers. Chile Energy Storage Deal: Sungrow will supply a 152 MW / 606 MWh four-hour battery system for Verano Energy’s Observatorio project in Chile, with a 25-year service agreement. Venezuela Legal Relief: Gold Reserve says its attorney José Ignacio Moreno Suárez was released from a Venezuelan prison after more than three years of detention. Peru Aviation Competition: Indecopi conditionally approved Abra Group’s acquisition of SKY Airline, limiting non-compete clauses to protect route competition. Wall Street Watch: U.S. indexes slipped as oil rose on Iran-deal uncertainty and investors waited for major retailer earnings. Latin Culture & Exchange: Qatar’s “Years of Culture” highlighted summer programming across Mexico, Chile and China, using film, football and heritage to build long-term ties. Mexico Crime Update: Families displaced by the Ardillos group in Guerrero have begun returning home after months of violence and displacement. Jamaica UN Leadership: Rebeca Grynspan emerges as a frontrunner to become the UN’s first female secretary-general, with a December election timeline. Tech/Payments: Bitget Wallet says stablecoins and blockchain can speed cross-border payments in Latin America where instant transfers like Brazil’s Pix are already common.