Venezuela–India Energy Push: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met India’s oil leadership in New Delhi, with both sides stressing “perfect complementarity” across upstream and downstream hydrocarbons and signaling a technical team visit to explore new energy opportunities. Venezuela Power-Sector Reform: Caracas is moving to open its electricity system to private investment after years of instability, as energy ties with India broaden beyond oil. Colombia–US Political Friction: President Gustavo Petro attacked Donald Trump’s endorsement of a Colombia runoff candidate tied to narco-paramilitary networks, raising stakes for how Washington and Bogotá handle security and drug policy. Mexico–Mexico/US Energy Risk: A major fuel-theft explosion in Mexico underlines ongoing supply-chain and enforcement vulnerabilities around hydrocarbons. Maritime Energy Deal: SBM Offshore agreed to sell a 45% stake in the Chalchi FSO project to NYK, keeping 55% while the vessel supports long-term crude storage for the Trion field off Mexico. Argentina–UK Falklands Oil Clash: Argentina warned it could fully act over new Falklands oil drilling plans, escalating a sovereignty dispute that directly affects offshore energy development. US Trade Pressure: The US proposed forced-labor tariffs on 60 economies, a move that could ripple through regional energy-linked supply chains.