Venezuela–U.S. Oil Shock: President Trump says the U.S. has secured majority control of Venezuela’s 65B-barrel proven reserves in a “biggest oil deal in world history,” with private firms developing 17 fields and the U.S. getting about 55% of output—Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez touts $100B+ in investment and major tax revenue, while analysts warn production gains could take years and legal details remain murky. Mexico Finance: Mexico sold about $1.77B in a four-part Samurai bond, returning to Japan’s market after two years, with proceeds tied to 2026 budget spending. Mexico Security: A former Mexican government sports official was arrested in Utah after agents allegedly found ~111,000 fentanyl pills in his hotel room. Caribbean Weather: Tropical Storm Dolly’s remnants are still threatening parts of the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and gusty winds, with a low chance of regeneration. Humanitarian & Society (Venezuela/Colombia): South Korea delivered 17 tons of earthquake aid to Caracas; in Colombia, volunteers are mobilizing to find missing pets after the quake. Sports (Argentina): Argentina won the Women’s Hockey World Cup in a shootout vs the Netherlands.