Humanitarian Response: Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez says rescue teams from 30 countries are now in the quake zone, while authorities assess damaged buildings and plan temporary camps and new-home programs. Aftershock Pressure: A 4.6 quake near Caracas is complicating rescues as the death toll climbs to 1,719 and frustration grows over uneven aid delivery. Diaspora Advocacy: Venezuelans in Utah are collecting donations and pushing for a pause on deportations, arguing temporary protected status should apply after the disaster. Peru Politics: Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidency in a narrow runoff, with regional leaders congratulating her and framing the result as a shift toward conservative governance. World Cup Culture & Media: Brazil beats Japan 2-1 with Martinelli’s late winner; Neymar goes viral with a jab at a German economist, while German media slam the national team after a Paraguay penalty-shootout upset. Marcom/Tech Trends: A Remitly study finds virtual assistant is the Philippines’ top “dream job,” reflecting the growing pull of digital careers. Viral Misinformation: Venezuela quake “red beam” UFO claims spread online, but reports say there’s no credible link to the disaster. Safety & Community: A Pasadena restaurant turns into a Venezuela relief collection hub, sending medical supplies and bedding to displaced families.