Colombia Earthquake Response: President Abelardo de la Espriella’s government is trying to steady investor confidence while rebuilding after the 7.4 quake, with officials citing damage costs around $9.5–$9.6bn and ongoing recovery pressure as communities struggle with housing and basic services. Anti-Corruption Push: De la Espriella handed the attorney general a “Book of Truth” compiling 80 corruption complaints tied to the Petro administration, framing it as a step for authorities rather than a substitute for justice. Venezuela Disaster & Assets: A debate is heating up over whether Venezuelan gold held in the UK could be routed through US Treasury accounts to fund earthquake reconstruction, with critics warning it sets a “terrible precedent.” Immigration Enforcement: Liberia agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the US over the next year, while US courts cleared the way to end Ethiopia TPS protections. Regional Governance & Infrastructure: Turks and Caicos leaders are pushing constitutional reform to expand ministries, and Bermuda is touting a new Google-backed subsea cable link (Canoa) to strengthen Caribbean connectivity. Health & Public Safety: Venezuela rehabilitated operating rooms at the José Gregorio Hernández Hospital in Amazonas to boost emergency care capacity.