FIFA Governance Fight: FIFA COO Kevin Lamour was sacked after publicly criticizing Gianni Infantino’s World Cup private-investor plan, adding fuel to a widening backlash over term limits and transparency. Caribbean Court of Justice Fallout: The CCJ’s internal governance controversy keeps escalating, with regional bodies pressing for urgent probes into alleged leaks and misconduct claims. Colombia Earthquake Politics: Colombia’s new housing minister faced backlash after a beach trip during the quake recovery, while President Abelardo de la Espriella urged Trump to pause tariffs to ease pressure on businesses rebuilding after the disaster. Central America Security & U.S. Pressure: The U.S. is pushing Latin American partners on anti-drug operations and even ICC withdrawal, as Washington expands land strikes alongside regional cooperation. Jamaica Civil Society Law: Experts urged Jamaica’s proposed Non-Profit Organisations Act to use a risk-based approach that meets anti-money laundering standards without choking civic space. Brazil Online Safety: Discord suspended livestreams in Brazil after regulators cited child-safety failures following a suicide case tied to underage coercion. Banking Deal Watch: Bermuda’s Butterfield Bank sought shareholder approval to issue new shares tied to its $1.8B purchase of CIBC Caribbean.