Tariff Deadline Jitters: Canada’s PM Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump as a 50% tariff clock ticks toward midnight, with negotiators still saying the job is “not yet done,” raising fresh uncertainty for cross-border hiring and supply chains. Colombia Credit Stress: Colombia’s economy shows momentum, but Fitch still flags weak public finances and investment recovery as the big hurdles to regaining investment-grade status—an HR signal for cautious private-sector hiring. UN Leadership Push: Ecuador’s Ivonne A-Baki entered the race for the next UN secretary-general, adding to a growing push for more women at the top of global institutions. AI Skills & Work: A new report warns many jobs aren’t “fit for purpose” in the AI era, while Sonata Software’s new Chief AI Officer hire underscores the shift from AI pilots to real workplace execution. Workforce Programs in LATAM: Trinidad and Tobago’s Blue Economy Youth Empowerment Project is training hundreds for fisheries and maritime jobs, and Venezuela’s BCV-backed subsidies are supporting entrepreneurs in La Guaira. Local Labor Impacts: Mission Foods’ Pueblo tortilla plant closure will lay off about 90 workers, while San Diego’s sheriff moves to end ICE use of county training facilities—both directly affecting local employment and community trust.