Aviation Demand: IATA says global air passenger demand fell 1.7% in June as weaker domestic travel hit China, the U.S. and Japan, while Middle East tensions kept pressure on fuel and fares; Latin America and the Caribbean still posted growth. EV Momentum in LatAm: The IEA reports EV sales doubled in Brazil and other markets between March and June, with policy support helping offset demand softness in China and the U.S. Banking Watch: BBVA’s Q2 net profit rose 11.4%, with Mexico lifting results as provisions increased; the bank also announced a €2bn buyback. Airline Financing: Porter secured BNDES-backed financing for up to 19 Embraer E195-E2 jets through 2030, supporting its expansion across North America and Latin America. Energy & Industry: Trinidad and Tobago’s LNG exports edged up in 2025, while Mexico’s Kia plans $649m EV investment and Peru’s new president Keiko Fujimori takes office amid a rightward shift. Payments & Digital Finance: EBANX and Pagaleve expand BNPL access to 60m Brazilians, pushing installment options deeper into the mass market.