Consumer Safety & Compliance: Colombia’s Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) says more than 100,000 vehicles still need free airbag recall repairs, with over 2,000 active safety campaigns nationwide and the Takata issue ongoing since 2013. Logistics & Trade: South Carolina Ports adds CMA CGM’s AMERXL rotation, boosting weekly reefer-capable links between Charleston and South America, including Cartagena, Guayaquil, Callao and San Antonio. Earthquake Recovery & Agriculture: Devoción partners with Colombia’s FNC to fund coffee growers hit by the Aug. 10 quake, citing tens of thousands affected and disruptions along the Cali–Buenaventura corridor. Water & Climate Resilience: UNICEF and the Baxter Foundation highlight WASH progress in Colombia’s remote regions, including new community water systems and sanitation gains. Security & Industry Impact: President Abelardo de la Espriella orders a crackdown treating criminal groups tied to drug trafficking, illegal mining, extortion and smuggling as “terrorists,” signaling tighter enforcement that can affect operations and supply chains. Finance & Payments: Chilean fintech Global66 reports over US$3.5B mobilized in Latin America in H1 2026, with Colombia among key markets and growth driven by new products and AI.