USMCA Uncertainty: Trump says the USMCA with Mexico and Canada could expire in 2036 unless renewed, injecting fresh risk into North American trade talks. World Cup Finance & Compliance: Mexico’s financial intelligence agency told banks to tighten monitoring for terrorism-finance and WMD-related risks ahead of the tournament. BYD in Brazil: BYD is scaling battery production in Bahia and plans major investment in grid energy storage, aiming for higher local content by 2027. Venezuela Power Grid Deal: Venezuela signed a memorandum with GE Vernova and Corpoelec to restore 1,000 MW in 24 months and open the sector to foreign investment after a long state monopoly. Caribbean Debt Warning: Trinidad & Tobago’s fiscal outlook is worsening, with analysts warning reserves are effectively debt and raising default/restructuring risk. G7 & Iran Capital Plan: A Reuters report details a proposed $300bn private investment fund tied to a US-Iran framework, with more than half already committed. Tourism Investment: Venezuela and Qatar discussed expanding tourism cooperation and new connectivity, including a Qatar Airways route. Payments & AI Growth: Respond.io raised $62.5m to expand its customer messaging platform, targeting North America and Europe while already strong in Latin America.