World Cup Semifinals Set: Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time and England edged Norway 2-1 after extra time, setting a Wednesday clash in Atlanta (Argentina vs England) after a quarterfinal packed with VAR controversy, including Switzerland’s Breel Embolo sent off under a “mistaken identity” rule. Venezuela Oil Shift: Venezuela’s acting president signed new regulations that loosen PDVSA’s control and expand private-sector room across oil production and marketing as crude output nears 1.2M bpd. Court Reverses Dismissal: St. Maarten’s civil service court overturned the dismissal of senior employee Althea Richardson, ordering retroactive salary payments and legal costs after finding the government’s fraud and misconduct case lacked proof. Earthquake Fallout Jobs: In quake-hit La Guaira, Venezuela, residents are asking how they’ll work and earn as rubble and lost services stall local livelihoods and recovery. Mobility Rules: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for up to 90 days, including several LATAM nations, while clarifying it doesn’t allow employment. Work & AI: A new report highlights more tech workers retiring early to avoid AI-related changes, underscoring how hiring and career planning are shifting across the region.