Oil & Gas Deal: Ecopetrol closed its $1.2B acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in Brazil’s Brava Energia, boosting production scale and reserves under a B3 tender and share purchase structure. Venezuela Energy Control: GeoPark says it is entering Venezuela by buying the Bare block in the Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, with a long-term redevelopment plan and potential output ramp. Ownership Shift: Grupo Gilinski will take majority control of GeoPark via a transaction tied to the Bare project, including a share exchange and a $100M tender offer for existing shareholders. Security & Industry Risk: A UN-backed probe on Sudan warns foreign networks—including entities linked to Colombia—are supplying weapons, drones, training and contractors, raising risks for civilian infrastructure. Agri Innovation: California and Queensland signed a partnership to accelerate agricultural innovation, biotechnology and climate resilience, with coordinated action plans between food and primary industries agencies. Colombia Economy Snapshot: Bancolombia’s regional GDP read shows Colombia’s growth is concentrated in a few departments and Bogotá, leaving others more exposed to commodity cycles. Supply Chain Leadership: Hardis Supply Chain’s Tatiana Munoz was recognized for building North America operations across logistics and manufacturing. Medical Tourism: Bogotá and Colombia keep drawing international patients with transparent care policies and lower full-trip costs than the US. Coffee Outlook: Fitch Solutions/BMI expects coffee prices to stay supported by thin inventories and weaker 2027-28 crop prospects amid El Niño risks.