Colombia Election Crossroads: With Colombia voting May 31 on a referendum-style test of President Gustavo Petro’s agenda, the race is framed by social gains versus mounting fiscal strain and debt. Ceasefire Watch: Reuters reports Colombia’s biggest rebel factions—FARC dissidents and ELN—have announced separate unilateral ceasefires ahead of the vote, aiming to reduce intimidation during balloting. Caribbean Cricket: Cricket West Indies set the 2026 home schedule: West Indies host Sri Lanka, then New Zealand, and a two-Test Pakistan series in July/August, with the Brian Lara Cricket Academy slated for its first-ever Test. Unity Cup Final: Jamaica beat India 2-0 to face Nigeria in the 2026 Unity Cup final. Ghana-Jamaica Ties: Ghana and Jamaica revived cooperation talks after a 21-year gap, pledging deeper work in health, trade, tourism, culture and reparatory justice. Renewables Investment: Ardian bought two Uruguay solar plants totaling 76 MWp, marking its first entry via its clean energy fund into Uruguay’s renewable market. World Cup Build-Up: FIFA’s expanded 48-team World Cup format is driving fresh hype, with Argentina’s Messi storyline and group-by-group power rankings dominating coverage. France Reparations Signal: France is moving toward symbolic repeal of colonial-era slavery laws that treated enslaved people as “moveable goods.”