Right-Wing Shift in Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella’s “El Tigre” win adds another palace to Latin America’s new right, blending tough-on-crime messaging with evangelical themes and a pro-Trump posture. Energy Overhaul in Paraguay: President Santiago Peña will send bills to create a new Ministry of Mines and Energy and an independent electricity regulator, aiming for the biggest electricity-sector change in decades. JamaicaEye Expansion: Jamaica approved about $790m in new JamaicaEye contracts—hundreds of CCTV cameras in Portmore plus islandwide maintenance—raising fresh debate over safety vs. privacy. AI Policy Push in Jamaica: A local agentic AI platform, OpenJM, launches ahead of public consultations on Jamaica’s first AI policy framework, targeting data control and more reliable responses. Colombia Earthquake Aftermath: Colombia’s rebuilding effort continues after a deadly 7.4 quake, with thousands displaced and damage to schools and health facilities. Shipping and Trade: Maersk raised 2026 guidance again as port congestion and strong Chinese exports lifted shipping profits. Mining Automation: Komatsu commissioned its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck, signaling a move from pilots to large-scale mining automation. Vaca Muerta Investment: Peter Thiel bought a 1% stake in Vista Energy for about $76m, betting on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale boom.