Security Shock Ahead of Transition: A truck packed with explosives detonated Saturday beside a police station in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, injuring at least 11 people (eight police officers and three civilians) just six days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office in Cali; authorities offered a reward of more than $32,000 and security has been tightened for the inauguration. Environment Watch: Colombia reported deforestation fell to 119,483 hectares in 2025—still up 5% from 2024, but 31% below the 2021 baseline and above its four-year target—while pressure on the Amazon remains largely unchanged, driven by land grabbing, cattle ranching, and infrastructure. Diplomacy and Tensions: Outgoing President Gustavo Petro began his final foreign trip in Cuba, calling for solidarity to prevent “invasion or missiles” and urging dialogue over sanctions, while Cubans reacted skeptically online. Public Health Fight: WHO says ultra-processed food companies are obstructing obesity policies by suing governments, adding legal and healthcare costs as countries roll out labels, marketing limits, and junk-food taxes. Migration Flashpoint (Context): Ceuta’s surge from Morocco—amid reports of deaths—keeps spotlight on Europe’s border and asylum pressures, with implications for regional politics.