El Niño Watch: UBS warns a very strong El Niño could hit Latin America with flooding and drought, pushing inflation higher and delaying rate cuts—Colombia is flagged as the region’s most exposed economy. World Cup Refereeing: Salvadoran referee Iván Barton was named for the France–Spain semifinal in Dallas, with VAR support from Poland, Netherlands, and Mexico. Colombia’s Political Reset: President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella says he will shut down Colombia’s presidential peace office and suspend ongoing dialogue with armed groups, while also announcing cuts of 229 posts in the presidency. Labor Policy Flip: De la Espriella distances himself from a proposed hourly work regulation after removing a transition team member who floated the idea. Immigration Shock in the U.S.: A Colombian man, Joan Sebastian Guerrero (26), was killed in a Maine ICE operation; officials say he was not the target of the warrant, while critics press for body cameras and a full investigation. Threats to a Colombian Player: Jaminton Campaz remains outside Colombia after death threats following his World Cup miss. U.S. Green Cards: DHS data shows Colombia ranked ninth globally for new U.S. green cards in fiscal 2025, though 2026 figures may shift under tighter rules.