El Salvador Security: President Nayib Bukele says the country seized a record 6.68 tons of cocaine in two Pacific naval operations, arresting six suspected smugglers tied to Colombia and Ecuador. Cuba Economy: Cuban lawmakers adopted nearly 200 free-market reforms, including opening private banking and loosening state controls, as economists warn the real test will be implementation. Bolivia Crisis: President Rodrigo Paz declared a nationwide state of emergency after weeks of road blockades and protests, saying dialogue has run out and wider military deployment will clear routes. Argentina Migration Crackdown: President Javier Milei’s government created a Migratory Security Program giving security forces more power to monitor, detain and deport foreign residents and tourists. Colombia Election: Colombians head to a presidential runoff this Sunday, with left-wing Ivan Cepeda facing far-right Abelardo de la Espriella in a vote seen as a referendum on Petro’s legacy and peace strategy. Caribbean Politics & Tech: CARICOM leaders pushed faster digital transformation and cybersecurity cooperation, warning small states risk being left behind in AI and data governance. World Cup Spotlight: Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 to keep its campaign alive, while the tournament’s diaspora pull remains a defining theme. Dominican Republic Fire: A hotel blaze in Bayahibe killed one tourist and forced nearly 1,700 evacuations; causes are still under investigation. Reparations Push: African and Caribbean leaders in Ghana backed a 19-point reparations roadmap for the transatlantic slave trade, demanding formal apologies and restitution.