Colombia Earthquake Aftermath: The 7.4 quake that hit western Colombia on Aug. 10 has killed 314 people, with 262 still missing and injuries now at 4,437, as rescue teams and aid delivery struggle amid widespread damage. Disaster Risk & Missing Persons: A separate report warns the quake may have damaged sites tied to Colombia’s enforced disappearances, raising fears that evidence could be lost. Argentina Road-Fund Scrutiny: A federal judge in La Plata demanded urgent reports on how SisVial road funds were used, after low execution rates and spending concerns were raised. Venezuela Power Crisis: Residents in Maracaibo and other cities say outages are worsening and more unpredictable, with daily cuts lasting 6–11 hours and protests reported in the dark. U.S.-Peru El Niño Response: The U.S. will send a hospital ship to Peru’s Pacific coast in Feb. 2027 to help with El Niño impacts. Venezuela Oil Deals: Venezuela’s new energy push in Houston includes contracts with SLB and Hunt Oil, plus bp moving ahead on offshore gas licensing. Mexico Heat Emergency & Safety: Mexico’s military deployed to Mexicali under Plan DN-III-E after 34 heat deaths, while solar installers report kidnapping and extortion risks. Brazil Road Tragedy: A minibus carrying patients collided head-on with a lorry in Paraná, killing 23 and injuring five. Paraguay Telecom Deal: Paraguay’s anti-trust regulator approved Atis’s acquisition of Millicom’s Lati Paraguay tower business. Caribbean Cruise Tourism: Guyana’s SOTIC will feature a cruise master class aimed at building its cruise tourism ambitions.