Argentina Debt Desk: Argentina’s economy ministry tapped the local market to raise about $4.2B for a July 9 bondholder payment, selling Bonar 2028 in two rounds and signaling improved confidence as rates eased. Venezuela Earthquake Fallout: After twin quakes, the rescue window is closing and attention is shifting to a long humanitarian crisis, with aid, donations, and questions about state capacity intensifying. World Bank Climate Funding: The World Bank’s climate-financing targets are set to expire today, with no clear replacement as U.S. pressure pushes allies to roll back green commitments. Cybercrime & Cash Machines: The FBI charged four people in an ATM “jackpotting” scheme tied to more than $500,000 stolen across Connecticut. Regional Trade Watch: The U.S. is expected to miss the July 1 deadline to renew CUSMA with Canada and Mexico, starting a longer annual review path instead. Mining & Human Rights: A new report flags rising allegations of abuse in mining, underscoring growing investor and regulatory scrutiny. Digital Finance in Credit: Kueski’s CTO says AI is reshaping credit infrastructure in emerging markets. Payments Upgrade: MAS and ABS are rolling out instant payments enhancements with PayNow Generation 2 in the region. AI Compute Push to LatAm: Nexaryon launched an enterprise AI platform and picked Mexico as a regional hub for data center buildout.