Cuba Power Crisis: Cuba suffered a second nationwide blackout in four days, with officials citing the collapse of its aging grid and a fuel squeeze worsened by U.S. energy pressure and sanctions. Far-Right Diplomacy: Argentina’s President Javier Milei confirmed a sweeping multination tour—Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and more—aimed at consolidating a far-right alliance aligned with U.S. interests. Colombia Election Integrity: Reuters reports U.S. and Latin American allies urged against casting doubt on Colombia’s electoral process as political transition tensions continue. Caribbean Cost-of-Living Push: CARICOM leaders and private-sector groups agreed on practical steps to improve affordability, including cutting intra-regional trade barriers and logistics costs. CARICOM vs EU on CBI: Eastern Caribbean governments agreed to send a high-level delegation to Brussels to respond to EU demands to phase out Citizenship by Investment programs. Venezuela Earthquake Fallout: Venezuela’s quake death toll rose to 4,118 with tens of thousands injured and displaced, as UN-backed health and aid operations expand. Ecuador Migrant Smuggling: Ecuador arrested four people tied to a migrant-smuggling network feeding irregular routes toward the U.S., including alleged misuse of border stamps. Paraguay Cybersecurity: The U.S. and Paraguay detected China-linked cyber threats during a joint review of state networks, raising alarms about public-system resilience. Human Rights in the Region: A landmark case in England could decriminalize gay sex in Trinidad and Tobago, with judges weighing constitutional rights against colonial-era “buggery” laws.