Venezuela Earthquake Response: Rescue efforts in Venezuela are entering a tighter phase after twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, with the death toll reported at 920 and more than 51,000 missing; authorities are even restricting access to La Guaira as traffic chaos slows searches, while international teams—including Colombia’s USAR unit and rescue dogs—keep arriving and civilians keep digging for survivors. Colombia’s New Security Posture: President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has given drug cartels and guerrilla groups a one-month ultimatum to surrender, signaling a sharp break from Gustavo Petro’s softer approach as UN figures also point to record coca cultivation. EU Election Watchdog: The EU election observation mission praised Colombia’s runoff process but warned about structural underreporting of campaign spending and financing oversight gaps. World Cup: Colombia vs Portugal in Miami: Colombia and Portugal meet in a Group K showdown at Hard Rock Stadium with top spot on the line, and South Florida is ramping up security after past crowd trouble; meanwhile, the match is drawing huge attention from Colombian fans in the Miami area. US Crackdown on Illegal Streaming: The US seized nearly 400 domains used to stream World Cup matches illegally, including sites linked to Colombia. India-Colombia Ties: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated de la Espriella and reiterated India’s plan to deepen bilateral relations. Tourism Deal: Colombia and the Philippines signed a tourism cooperation MOU covering research, education, promotion, investment, and sustainability.