US-Iran Talks: US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kick off negotiations aimed at extending an interim Iran deal, with Tehran again claiming it closed the Strait of Hormuz and the US disputing it—oil-market risk is back on the table. Energy & Markets: Analysts say reserves and rerouted shipping helped avert the worst-case Strait disruption, but depleted stockpiles mean future shocks could hit harder. Bolivia Crisis: Bolivia declared a nationwide state of emergency to clear road blockades after a fuel-subsidy cut worsened a dollar crunch and inflation, raising pressure on policymakers and the IMF path. Colombia Runoff: Voters head to a presidential runoff pitting progressive Iván Cepeda against conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, both promising to curb violence but differing sharply on security and fiscal priorities. Brazil Governance: Brazil’s football federation president Samir Xaud faces scrutiny over allegations of using federation funds for personal travel tied to a sex scandal; the CBF denies any misuse. Crypto Policy (Argentina): Argentina’s Javier Milei exempts regulated crypto exchanges from cheque tax, a fresh signal for market-friendly digital finance. Caribbean Investment: St. Vincent and the Grenadines pushed multiple agriculture projects into a Barbados “deal room” seeking equity capital for food-system resilience.