Colombia Earthquake Response: Colombia declared a national disaster and state of emergency after a 7.4-magnitude quake killed at least 111 people and injured 87, with more than 1,000 buildings damaged and dozens collapsed across Chocó, Pereira, Cali and Manizales; President Abelardo de la Espriella said the priority is rescuing people trapped under rubble while emergency protocols and aid corridors ramp up. New Right-Wing Foreign Policy: In the same early days of the new administration, Colombia withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and said it will freeze ties, citing a “sovereign review” and reaffirming support for Morocco’s Western Sahara position. FIFA Governance Fight: In global sports politics, UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC escalated pressure on embattled FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, accusing him of “deception” and a “breach of trust” over a withdrawn plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes, while FIFA reiterated support and apologized to member associations. Digital Privacy Trend: A new regional look at Latin America’s online shift highlights rising VPN use as privacy laws and enforcement spread, pushing users to take protection into their own hands. Caribbean Business Push: Dominica’s opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor outlined a plan to speed business registration and licensing, cut regulatory delays, and expand financing to help SMEs grow.