World Cup Politics in Argentina: President Javier Milei says he will skip the July 19 final in New Jersey, watching Spain vs. Argentina from Olivos instead, citing “cábalas” superstition and wearing the same heavy jacket that he says helped Argentina win their last seven U.S. matches. Streaming & Latin America: Netflix reported Q2 results with revenue up 13% to $12.56B and said Latin America revenue rose 21%, as it also lifted earnings and narrowed its full-year forecast. UFC Viewership Across LatAm: Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 return drew 15.9M viewers across the U.S. and Latin America, with a peak of 8.3M concurrent viewers, according to Paramount/Nielsen. U.S.-Brazil Trade Clash: The U.S. unveiled a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods starting July 22, prompting Brazil’s pushback and talk of reciprocal measures. Security Crackdown in Mexico: The U.S. designated two more Mexican cartels—Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras—as foreign terrorist organizations, expanding pressure on Mexico’s government. AI Diplomacy from Shanghai: Xi Jinping pledged 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries and promoted open-source AI governance, positioning China as a leader in setting global AI rules. El Salvador Justice Under Scrutiny: A mass MS-13 trial involving 485 alleged members ended after a three-month process, with human rights groups criticizing the emergency-era detentions and mass convictions.