World Cup Politics in Mexico: Despite Lionel Messi’s Argentina reaching the semifinal, many Mexican fans say they won’t cheer for La Albiceleste, citing long-running resentment tied to Argentina’s on-field rivalry and broader social-media discourse. Human Rights & Police Violence in Brazil: Mothers in Rio are pushing for a nationwide policy to support families of victims of state violence after police killings; one group says community activism helped them survive grief. Texas Crackdown on “Birth Tourism”: After a US Supreme Court ruling preserved birthright citizenship, Texas officials are investigating hospitals over marketing aimed at foreign expectant mothers. Caribbean Reparations Push: Caricom leaders met UK clergy and lawmakers to build a framework for slavery reparations and renewed calls for decolonization. Caricom Regional Action on Cost of Living: Heads of government and private sector agreed to move from talks to delivery, including a pilot ferry service to improve air and maritime connectivity. Digital Finance in LatAm: Bitget Wallet and alfred launched stablecoin on-ramps using local bank transfers across Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia. Energy & Infrastructure: Terra-Gen’s Lockhart Solar PV IV hit commercial operations in California, while Trinidad and Tobago weighs how data centers fit its digital future.