Colombia Clean Energy Deal: NOVVA Group will buy a 37.8 MWac advanced-stage solar portfolio in Colombia from ABO Energy, with grid approvals and land leases already in place; commercial operation is targeted for early 2028, signaling continued momentum for the country’s power transition. Mexico Housing/Infrastructure Tech: A Monterrey Tech team’s agrivoltaic proposal, SolarRoot, pairs solar panels above crops with rainwater harvesting and underground drip irrigation controlled by soil moisture sensors—aiming to produce electricity and food without dedicating separate land areas. Caribbean Sports Infrastructure: Cricket West Indies’ Coolidge Cricket Ground campus is seeking proposals for a CWI High Performance Centre in Antigua and Barbuda, focused on year-round training, sports science, rehab, and climate-resilient buildable design. Regional Governance & Housing Recovery (Venezuela): Venezuela continues earthquake recovery work under infrastructure repair protocols and “popular reconstruction brigades,” with officials reporting progress on home inspections and housing delivery. Real Estate Risk & Resilience: A report highlights how some homes are being built to better withstand hurricanes and cut emissions, pointing to solar-integrated construction and nature-based flood protection as practical upgrades. Circular Economy Retail (Mexico/Colombia finance tie-in): Plata appoints independent board members for its U.S. holding company as it expands its regulated banking platform across Mexico and Colombia.