Football Farewell: Lionel Messi closed his 21-year Argentina international career with his 208th match, scoring a penalty and adding two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 at the Monumental, calling it “the most beautiful thing” and saying his retirement is the “saddest day” while thanking his late father and teammates. Politics & Security: Chile’s Kast signed a law expanding police detention powers in “flagrant” cases, doubling the time suspects can be held without a judicial warrant and widening access to surveillance and location data. Energy & Development: The World Bank says Guyana’s oil boom is lifting growth fast, but warns the country must ensure oil wealth becomes broad, inclusive development and strengthen public investment management. Amazon Climate Push: Coldplay and Re secured new commitments from six Brazilian states to protect 1.7 million hectares and strengthen climate plans. US-Latin Security: The US sent MQ-9 Reaper drones to Colombia and Ecuador to support anti-organized-crime operations. Infrastructure: Paraguay-Brazil’s Bioceanic Bridge will add climate monitoring stations to track weather impacts on the structure. Business/Logistics: TA Services expanded US-Mexico logistics by acquiring warehousing and cross-border operations in El Paso and Laredo.