Venezuela at the UN: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez promised elections and “judicial reforms,” but gave no date, saying the public will decide the “right moment,” while thanking the Trump administration for renewed diplomatic cooperation. U.S.-Argentina energy push: Washington will provide up to $7 billion in EXIM loan financing for Argentina’s energy, mining, and infrastructure through 2027, aimed at boosting rail, ports, grids, and mineral exports. Brazil election stakes: Reuters reports Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro advisers are debating different speeds of fiscal adjustment, but both face the same squeeze from pensions and mandatory spending. Colombia rights shift: Colombia withdrew from the Equal Rights Coalition, citing it as “not a priority” under the new government. Mexico defense upgrade: The Mexican Air Force bought a second C-130J-30 Super Hercules, expanding humanitarian and airlift capacity. Hurricane Polo threat: Mexico’s Pacific coast braced for catastrophic flooding and landslides as Polo strengthened to Category 5, with Hawaii also facing heavy rain risk. Paraguay finance digitizes: Paraguay’s central bank launched fully digital savings certificates, replacing paper CDAs with online book-entry records. Caribbean tourism deal: Royal Caribbean agreed to buy a 50% stake in Sandals/Beaches for about $3 billion, with completion expected in early 2027.