Mexico Weather: Hurricane Trudy is moving toward the Pacific coast, with warnings in effect and forecasters watching for further strengthening. Brazil Election: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are effectively tied ahead of the Oct. 25 runoff; Meta faces fresh scrutiny over reported restrictions on Lula’s social media accounts, which the company says were technical errors. Amazon: Deforestation fell 42% to 3,335 square kilometres in the year through July, the lowest level since records began in 1988. Mexico Justice: Three men were sentenced to 158 years and nine months each for the 2024 killings of two Australian surfers and their American friend in Baja California. Argentina’s Debt: The country tops the IMF’s 2026 borrower list, owing $56.8 billion—about 8.2% of GDP. Caribbean Energy: Regional leaders are pressing for greater energy independence and practical US-Caribbean cooperation as the US announces new support for the region.