Cuba-U.S. Tensions: Trump again floated possible military action in Cuba, framing it as “close” like Venezuela and Iran, while signaling a flexible stance and pointing to talks with Havana. Cuba Economy: Cubans reacted cautiously after Havana approved sweeping market reforms to expand private enterprise and foreign investment, with many doubting the changes will quickly improve daily life. Venezuela Dialogue: Venezuela’s National Assembly leader Jorge Rodríguez met a U.S.-linked opposition figure to launch a new dialogue process with timelines, while Washington called it a first step toward a “free Venezuela.” Ecuador Security: President Daniel Noboa signed a decree granting legal immunity to foreign troops operating in Ecuador to fight organized crime, drawing criticism over sovereignty and accountability. Caribbean Integration & Climate: CARICOM leaders pushed for integration that delivers visible results, while St. Kitts and Nevis PM Drew urged climate justice at a Berlin forum. Reparations Push: African and Caribbean states in Ghana demanded formal apologies and reparations, backing a global fund and debt relief. Customs & Drugs: The World Customs Organization convened a regional canine forum in Argentina to boost synthetic-drug detection across the Americas and Caribbean. World Cup Culture: Haitian fans in Philadelphia are turning the Brazil match into a pride moment, while FIFA named Colombia’s referees for 2026.