Film & Production Capacity: TIS Studios opened Stage 7 at its Bogotá complex, adding an 18,300-square-foot soundstage (40 feet high) aimed at landing more large-scale international film and TV shoots, with soundproofing, technical grid, climate control, and access to casting and standing sets. Energy & Oil Policy Watch: Colombia’s incoming government is moving to reshape energy policy, with coverage highlighting the potential to reverse the country’s oil and gas decline under President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Disaster & Infrastructure Pressure: Eastern Colombia’s Casanare floods have affected 4,200+ families, with river overflows damaging agricultural and residential areas and forcing emergency deployments. Coffee Science & Circular Industry: ITM University, UDEA, UNAD and Natucafe are testing coffee mucilage—an industrial byproduct—for colorectal cancer prevention using 3D in vitro tumor models, pointing to new value chains for coffee production waste. Governance & Cabinet Compliance: De la Espriella’s cabinet appointments are still incomplete, with six ministerial posts missing and a legal requirement that top-level roles meet a 50% female participation quota. Regional Reconstruction Diplomacy: Venezuela says it alone will plan and execute reconstruction after its June 24 double earthquake, rejecting coordination plans with Colombia’s incoming government. Aviation & Connectivity: Aruba Tourism Authority and Wingo are strengthening Colombia-to-Aruba travel ties via training for travel advisors in Bucaramanga. Culture & Textiles: Nobsa (Boyacá) launched the Ruana Festival “Pal Mundo, Sumerce” (July 10-12) to boost tourism and local artisan production around Colombia’s iconic ruana.