U.S.-Venezuela Security: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said more U.S. strikes across Latin America could follow the operation that killed “Niño Guerrero,” signaling a wider campaign against cartels. Public Safety & Crime: A separate analysis says organized crime across the region is reconfiguring under intense security pressure—fragmenting, using tech, and deepening transnational links. Sports & Culture: FIFA World Cup watch parties are turning host cities into “stadiums without walls,” from Miami’s Lincoln Road to Wynwood’s pop-up soccer scenes. Travel & Airlines: LATAM Airlines partnered with Meili to let passengers book car rentals directly inside its app and website, aiming to boost loyalty and ancillary revenue. Ecuador Basketball Rights: FeedConstruct secured exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Ecuador’s Liga Básquet Pro, expanding its LatAm sports portfolio. UN Leadership Race: Ecuador’s Maria Fernanda Espinosa and Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett joined the bid to replace António Guterres, keeping Latin America in the spotlight for the next UN secretary-general. Health: A study highlights menopausal hormone therapy’s potential to reduce osteoporosis risk.