Cuba Energy Crisis: Cuba suffered a second nationwide blackout in four days, with Havana blaming a months-long U.S. oil embargo and warning that hospitals and other critical services are being prioritized during emergency restoration. Argentina’s Foreign Push: President Javier Milei confirmed a sweeping tour aimed at consolidating a far-right regional alliance, including stops in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and major European and U.S. engagements. Drug War Reality Check: A report says U.S. naval strikes in the Caribbean have not reduced cocaine or fentanyl availability, with cartels adapting and prices staying broadly stable. Caribbean Migration Crackdown: Ecuador arrested four people tied to a migrant-smuggling network feeding routes to the U.S., including an officer accused of using genuine stamps to evade departure records. CARICOM vs EU CBI: Eastern Caribbean CBI states agreed to send a high-level delegation to Brussels after the EU demanded CBI phase-outs by 2028. El Salvador Growth: El Salvador led Central America in construction expansion (+18.5% through April 2026) and graduated the region’s first cohort of automotive mechanics and electromobility technicians. Oil Prices Pressure: ECLAC warned higher oil prices this year could hit Latin America and the Caribbean via costs, competitiveness, and wider trade deficits. Venezuela Relief: A Japanese medical team began operating in quake-hit Venezuela, setting up clinics and X-ray and blood-test services as recovery needs mount. Aviation Safety: A Bahamas plane crash killed 10, with flights grounded after the airline’s certificate was suspended following the fatal crash and other incidents.