U.S.-Colombia Election Fallout: President Trump endorsed hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of Colombia’s June 21 runoff, while Gustavo Petro rejected the move as foreign interference, warning Colombians not to become “slaves or a colony.” Campaign Culture Clash: Colombia’s World Cup yellow jersey has turned into a political flashpoint, with Ivan Cepeda accusing De la Espriella of “stealing” a national symbol for rallies. Venezuela-India Energy Pivot: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez is set to visit India June 3-7 to deepen ties across energy, trade, investment, healthcare and renewables, as India’s imports increasingly rely on Venezuelan crude. U.S.-Venezuela Security Messaging: Marco Rubio told lawmakers Venezuela no longer poses the same threat as under Maduro, but said democratic conditions and political freedoms remain incomplete. Brazil Tariff Showdown: Brazil rebuffed a U.S. proposal for up to 25% tariffs, arguing the move is unilateral and politically motivated; Lula is already using the threat to attack Bolsonaro. Trade Enforcement Push: The U.S. proposed new forced-labor tariffs covering imports from 60 economies, signaling tougher pressure on global supply chains. Mexico Disappearances Spotlight: Ahead of World Cup matches in Guadalajara, advocates link the tournament’s arrival to the ongoing crisis of forced disappearances tied to cartel abduction networks. Labor Tension in Colombia: Ecopetrol’s biggest union began a 24-hour strike, citing stalled talks over labor rights and energy sovereignty. Regional Security/Crime: Hungary seized a record 522 kg cocaine shipment routed from Ecuador via Germany, underscoring cross-border trafficking pressure.