Venezuela–U.S. Oil Deal: The White House published details of Trump’s Venezuela pact, naming North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) as operator and confirming U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels across 17 fields, with the Pentagon’s investment arm taking a 35% stake and Washington securing discounted output—while experts warn it won’t quickly lower gas prices and that infrastructure and legal hurdles remain. Venezuela Aviation Recovery: Maiquetía International Airport near Caracas partially resumed commercial flights using temporary terminals after the June earthquakes, aiming to ramp capacity from about 25% to 60% by year’s end. Chevron Push: U.S. officials say Chevron is expected to expand operations in Venezuela, adding to the wave of major-company interest tied to the new deal. Argentina Football: Lionel Messi officially retired from Argentina’s national team, ending a 21-year run with 207 caps and 125 goals and triggering immediate questions about who will replace his leadership and playmaking. Chile Protests: Chilean student groups called a protest for Sept. 3 against President Kast’s tax, school, and public-security plans. Peru Inflation: Peru’s CPI rose 0.07% in August, bringing year-on-year inflation to 4.44%, with food easing but alcohol, tobacco, housing and transport up. Caribbean Heat Safety: Sint Maarten’s fire department urged residents to prepare for the peak Caribbean heat season, warning about dehydration and heatstroke risks.