Brazil Election: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro head into Sunday’s vote in a virtual tie, with vacancies at the Supreme Court, central bank and regulators potentially reshaping power after the result. Supreme Court Security: Brazilian police are investigating a suspected bomb in a backpack thrown outside the Supreme Court days before the election. US–Brazil Tensions: Brazil is probing alleged U.S. funding for far-right efforts targeting Supreme Court critics as Trump says he’s watching the election closely. Argentina Football: FIFA rules block Argentina’s plan to permanently retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt, forcing the number to remain available for tournaments. Brazil–India Football: Marquinhos and coach Ancelotti frame Saturday’s Brazil–India friendly in Kolkata as a “golden opportunity” to start a new cycle. Mexico Weather: Hurricane Rachel strengthens to Category 3 off Mexico’s Pacific coast, with dangerous surf and port closures. Bolivia Rule-of-Law Shock: Bolivia’s attorney general Roger Mariaca was “kidnapped” by security forces, escalating claims of political crackdown. Paraguay Daily Life: A look at how a 24-hour internet outage would disrupt everyday life in Paraguay, where connectivity is near-universal.