Venezuela Security: U.S. Southern Command chief thanked Venezuelan authorities after a joint operation killed “Niño Guerrero,” alleged leader of Tren de Aragua, signaling deeper Washington–Caracas security cooperation. Anti-Drug Crackdown: Albania’s SPAK seized about €150m in assets and moved against a major cocaine trafficking network allegedly linking Latin America to Europe, with prosecutors naming key suspects tied to logistics and money laundering. Migration & Child Trafficking: Chile filed a criminal complaint over suspected trafficking of Haitian minors after more than 200 children who entered in 2025 could not be located, alleging “responsible adults” had no family ties. Cultural Heritage Fight: Mexico demanded Sotheby’s pull two Mexican-origin archaeological artifacts from a New York auction, arguing they’re part of national heritage and pushing for restitution. Trade Facilitation: El Salvador topped OECD customs clearance speed, processing exports in under three days and citing digitization and procedure cuts. Tech & Public Sector: Dominican Republic’s MAP launched 2,000 virtual GenAI scholarships for public servants, backed by the IDB. Tourism & Travel: Canada is now a major driver of Mexico’s visitor growth, with Canadians accounting for over 8 million arrivals early in 2026. Business Expansion: RealTime Reservation acquired STAY to build a global guest experience platform covering 2,000+ properties across 75+ countries, including Latin America and the Caribbean.