Venezuela: US prosecutors are expected to bring new charges against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores over alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan prisons. Flores is also seeking release from jail for health reasons. Brazil’s Election: Flávio Bolsonaro has gained endorsements from four centre-right parties ahead of the Oct. 25 runoff against Lula, after conservatives made major gains in Congress. Thousands have protested against a Bolsonaro return. Peru’s Security: President Keiko Fujimori announced a unified military-police command to direct joint operations against organised crime amid growing public fear of violence. Energy: Brazil awarded 56 oil and gas exploration blocks, including seven offshore blocks to Petrobras and QatarEnergy. In Guyana, ExxonMobil plans pipeline maintenance from Oct. 14 ahead of the Gas-to-Energy project’s startup. Peru’s Fisheries: A second anchovy season may be cancelled as warm seas and a high share of juvenile fish threaten catches, with potential effects on global fishmeal supplies. Caribbean Airlines: Audits found major gaps in the airline’s financial records, leaving auditors unable to verify billions of dollars in reported assets, revenue and expenses. Mexico: A new constitutional reform bars people with dual nationality from running for president or governor, starting with the 2028 election cycle.