Immigration & Community Support: A “We Are Here” walk in Washington’s Yakima Valley raised money for groups aiding detained immigrant families, with organizers linking the effort to Hispanic Heritage Month and farmworker history. Local Culture & Business: Burlington, Vermont hosted its second annual Latin American Connection Celebration with music, food, and dance, while Seattle’s White Center is set to get a new Castillo’s Supermarkets location in the former Bartell Drugs building. Diplomacy in the Region: Venezuela and Paraguay signed a joint statement in Caracas after leaders met, aiming to strengthen ties and a shared work roadmap. UN Leadership Shake-up: Chile’s Michelle Bachelet withdrew her bid to become UN secretary-general, saying the debate must keep pushing for a woman from Latin America. U.S.-Latin America Security: The U.S. is reportedly shifting MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to South America to support operations against drug cartels. Legal Fight Over Deportations: A U.S. appeals court ruled third-country deportations are unlawful without notice and a chance to challenge removal. Culture & Soft Power: Qatar Museums’ chair Sheikha Al Mayassa highlighted Qatar–Latin America cultural exchange during MALBA’s 25th anniversary in Buenos Aires.