Colombia Earthquake Response: Colombia’s 7.4 quake rescue effort is entering a “final phase,” with officials saying the critical first 72 hours are nearly over; the toll is reported at 265 dead, 3,500+ injured, and nearly 500 missing, as the government faces scrutiny over how it handled foreign aid offers. Disaster Aftershock: A mud volcano erupted in quake-hit Antioquia, sending sludge and trapping livestock, while authorities restricted access due to unstable terrain. El Niño Watch in the Southern Cone: Paraguay is bracing for El Niño impacts from late August, with higher storm and flood risk through spring and summer 2027, and is already running preventive works and flood simulations. Flood Anxiety in Brazil: Porto Alegre’s flood-hit communities are still dealing with mental health fallout as the region prepares for another El Niño-driven rainfall surge. Regional Diplomacy & Sports: FIFA Infantino keeps support after Arab federations back his leadership amid turmoil over a failed private investment plan; meanwhile, youth football continues to link the region, including El Salvador’s U-20 qualifiers camp. Cuba at 100: Cuba marked Fidel Castro’s centenary with events across the island, as supporters cite his legacy while critics point to the crisis deepened by U.S. sanctions. Tech & Trade: Google announced new subsea cable links across the Americas, while Chinese auto exports show stronger growth into Central and South America as domestic sales soften.