Retail Expansion: Castillo’s Supermarkets plans a new White Center location, taking over the former Bartell Drugs site and adding a full carnicería, panadería, hot foods counter, and Latin American produce. Diplomacy & Trade Links: Guatemala opened an honorary consulate in Utah, with officials saying a full-service consulate could follow within 1–2 years. Defense & Security: The U.S. is reportedly redeploying MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to South America to support operations against drug trafficking. Energy Investment: TotalEnergies’ offshore Suriname project is on track for first output in mid-2028, after partners have spent about half the planned investment. Finance & Payments: Bolivia’s Toyota distributor TOYOSA will accept Tether’s USDT via BitGo Bank & Trust, signaling growing stablecoin use in retail purchases. Tech & Commerce: Amazon invested over $20M in Colombia’s Rappi, deepening its Latin America delivery and AWS ties. Sports Business: MLS set records in 2026 for transfer spending and revenue, underscoring its push to buy young talent with resale potential. Governance & Rights: Honduras is urged to comply with Inter-American Court rulings protecting Garifuna land rights.