Colombia Runoff Shock: Trump-backed far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff over Iván Cepeda (about 49.7% to 48.7%), with Cepeda signaling legal challenges as the official manual count proceeds—an outcome seen as accelerating the region’s rightward turn. U.S.-Chile Security & Migration Echo: A new report says Chile’s President José Antonio Kast has launched a sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including a “Border Shield” plan built around walls, trenches, and expanded military surveillance. Chile Defense Milestone: Chile launched the first of four 8,000-ton multipurpose landing platform docks for the Navy—LPD “Magallanes”—as part of the Escotillón IV modernization program, with service targeted for 2027. AI Infrastructure in Chile: Vertical Data and Ascenty announced a partnership to deploy GPU-heavy AI workloads across Latin America, including Chile, targeting regulated sectors like banking and government. Energy Transition Watch: SANY shipped core equipment for its first Chile wind project (18 MW Purranque), underscoring Chile’s push toward 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Cyber Risk for Fans: New research warns that using illegal live sports streaming in Chile and across Latin America sharply increases cyber threats, linking piracy to broader criminal infrastructure.