Fisheries Deal-Making in Venezuela: La Guaira’s fishing sector wrapped up 21 commercial agreements at a business roundtable, covering fresh, frozen and processed products and linking fishermen’ councils with 22 companies for over 103,000 kilos of fish per month. Falklands Tensions: Argentina says it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum executives over alleged Falklands drilling, escalating Milei’s sovereignty push. Colombia Diplomacy: Alejandro Ordonez was confirmed as Colombia’s ambassador to the OAS, returning to a key role in inter-American human rights work. Venezuela Oil Expansion: GeoPark entered Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt by buying the Bare Block, aiming to more than double output by the end of the decade. Cuba Blockade Impact: Cuba’s foreign minister renewed claims that the U.S. blockade—now including energy restrictions—has driven record losses and worsened shortages. El Niño Alarm: ECMWF warns the 2026/27 El Niño could exceed 3°C in the Pacific, with major storm and food-supply risks. Caribbean Governance & Tech: St. Vincent and the Grenadines and CARTAC urged “digital by design” public finance reforms, warning against using AI to automate weak systems. Caribbean Security: Jamaica outlined investments to modernize justice and correctional services, aiming to reduce reoffending. Regional Culture & Community: Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day celebrations faced fresh scrutiny after multiple shootings and stabbings around J’Ouvert.