Energy Shock Watch: Oil and markets swung after a tentative U.S.-Iran deal signaled a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts warn energy, shipping, fertilizer and food systems may take months or years to normalize. Climate & Food Security: NOAA says a “very strong” El Niño has begun, raising the odds of extreme weather that could disrupt agriculture and global food supplies. Regional Finance: Afreximbank won an investment-grade upgrade from S&P, cutting borrowing costs and boosting lending firepower for African and Caribbean economies. Caribbean & Latin America Environment: New research flags nearly 166,000 sq km of coral reefs that may better survive climate stress, including areas in the Caribbean. Politics & Power in Venezuela: Venezuela signed an agreement with General Electric to rebuild its power grid amid chronic blackouts. Peru Politics: Keiko Fujimori narrowly won Peru’s presidency, with the result driven heavily by votes from Peruvians abroad. Colombia Justice: A U.S. citizen was arrested in Bogotá over alleged child sexual abuse after a viral balcony incident; Colombia’s president publicly questioned the claims. Sports & Media: FeedConstruct secured worldwide streaming and data rights for Ecuador’s Liga Básquet Pro; LATAM Airlines partnered with Meili to let travelers book car rentals directly.