Migration & Human Trafficking: Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his Spain trip by warning smugglers and traffickers in the Canary Islands to “stop, repent” and face divine justice, urging communities to integrate migrants and protect their dignity. Diplomacy & Mediation: A foreign ministry minister in Zurich said modern conflicts are more interconnected and involve more actors, with AI both helping crisis management and risking misinformation that undermines trust. Bolivia Crisis: Bolivia’s government faces mounting pressure after weeks of strikes and road blockades, with protesters demanding President Rodrigo Paz Pereira’s resignation amid a cost-of-living and inflation fight. Caribbean Security: A joint anti-drug operation seized 783 kg of cocaine in the Caribbean and arrested four suspects after a high-speed pursuit. Cybersecurity Push (DR): The Dominican Republic launched a Cyber Cluster to strengthen digital resilience through public-private coordination and talent development. Payments & Stablecoins (LATAM): Ripple and Bitso expanded their partnership, moving Bitso’s MXN-backed MXNB stablecoin onto the XRP Ledger to support cross-border settlement in the U.S.–Mexico corridor. Aviation & Connectivity: American Airlines hit a milestone of 100 destinations across Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean with new nonstop routes from Miami to Venezuela and Haiti. Tourism (Curaçao): Netherlands and U.S. visitors drove Curaçao’s May growth, with Colombia also rising as an emerging source market. Peru Politics: Peru’s presidential runoff remains razor-thin after the second round, with polarization shaping what happens next.