Colombia Earthquake Fallout: Colombia’s housing minister is facing backlash after photos showed him on a Caribbean beach while the country reeled from the Aug. 10 quake that killed nearly 300 and left tens of thousands homeless; he says it wasn’t a holiday and work resumed immediately. Aid Scaling Up: The UN World Food Programme is ramping up emergency food support, reaching thousands in Pereira and Quibdó and seeking $23M to help 100,000 people over three months. Recovery Politics: In Buenaventura, President Abelardo de la Espriella’s quake response drew criticism after a video circulated of him handing out branded footballs amid aid delays. Venezuela Quake Update: Venezuela raised the twin-quake death toll to 6,438 and reported thousands of buildings inspected and hundreds of homes handed over. Tech & Safety: Brazil suspended Discord livestream features after a teen’s suicide linked to coercion during a live broadcast. Chile Energy Push: Sungrow will supply a 152 MW/606 MWh solar-plus-storage system for Verano Energy’s Observatorio project. Argentina Economy: A report says Argentine household debt delinquency has surged, with millions falling behind on payments. Mexico Business: Braskem Idesa filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. to cut over $920M in debt.