Human Rights Under Scrutiny in El Salvador: Amnesty International says El Salvador’s mass arrests and deaths in custody under President Nayib Bukele could amount to “crimes against humanity,” citing thousands of detentions and alleged torture and medical negligence. Mexico-US Drug War Clash: President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects DEA claims that Mexico’s government is tied to cartels, calling the accusation a political statement and urging the U.S. to focus on enforcement at home. Press Freedom in Mexico: The IFJ and Mexico’s journalist unions condemn the murder of two journalists, including Roxana Guzmán Ramírez, and demand independent investigations. World Cup Politics in Argentina-England: Argentina’s comeback win over England sets up a final vs Spain, while Falklands/Malvinas tensions spill into the match with political messaging from officials and fans. Venezuela Earthquake Toll: Venezuela’s earthquake death toll rises to 4,829, with thousands injured and many families still without permanent housing. Caribbean Security Cooperation: CARICOM IMPACS and U.S. Homeland Security sign a biometric data-sharing cooperation deal to strengthen regional border security and citizenship-by-investment checks. Cuba Grid Crisis: Cuba reports another national power grid collapse, the third in nine days, amid worsening outages and public frustration. Deportation Pressure in the U.S.: New reporting highlights record deportation levels under Trump, with major impacts on Latin American communities.