Peru Election: Peru’s electoral authorities have formally declared Keiko Fujimori the winner of the presidential runoff, clinching 50.135% of the vote in a razor-thin race and setting her July 28 inauguration after weeks of protests and ballot review. Diplomacy: India’s PM Narendra Modi congratulated Fujimori and pledged to deepen ties across sectors, as Peru’s election jury confirmed the result. Venezuela Earthquake Response: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez awarded medals of heroism to international search-and-rescue teams operating out of La Guaira as the quake toll rises and foreign logistics ramp up. Caribbean Energy: Dominica’s geothermal plant resumed a seven-day reliability test after June outages, now supplying about 10.4MW to the national grid following fixes to protection settings coordination. Food Security: The UN FAO reported global food prices edged down in June, but remain 2.2% higher than a year ago, with cereal, dairy and sugar easing while meat hit a record. Regional Integration: CARICOM leaders are set to meet in Saint Lucia for the 51st Heads of Government session focused on development, food security, climate resilience and regional security. Health & Safety: A new study finds cardiovascular inflammation is common among people with cardiovascular disease, raising heart attack and stroke risk. Mobility: BlaBlaCar expanded into 20 new countries, including more Latin America coverage, citing demand for shared mobility where public transport lags.