Venezuela Oil Deal: The US says it has secured majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves—Trump calls it the “biggest oil deal in history,” involving 65 billion barrels and 17 fields—raising fresh questions about sanctions, enforcement, and US-Venezuela relations. Haiti Security Crisis: Pakistan urged the UN Security Council to rapidly deploy support after a gang massacre near Port-au-Prince killed at least 47, as Haiti also called for full deployment of the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force. Argentina Electoral Reform: Argentina’s lower house approved central bank reform while the Senate ratified judicial appointments, as Milei pushes major electoral changes for 2027 including “clean record” rules and biometric endorsements. El Salvador Tech Push: El Salvador secured a $9 million KOICA grant to build a university tech innovation hub aimed at industrial innovation and R&D-to-manufacturing links. Caribbean Climate & Water: A new focus on water stress and data centers highlights how drought and shrinking supplies are reshaping investment risks across the region. Mexico Green Transition: Mexico’s energy overhaul is accelerating renewables via targets for solar, wind, and geothermal capacity. Colombia Security: Colombia captured a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen. Jamaica Tourism Recovery: Royalton Negril reopened, bringing back hundreds of jobs and rooms as Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to recover.