Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: Thursday opens with a settled election — Colombia’s electoral authority has certified De la Espriella as president-elect — while Brazil and Mexico march into the World Cup’s last 32 and Uruguay’s tax clock ticks toward July 1.
Colombia, it’s official. The National Electoral Council certified Abelardo de la Espriella as president-elect late Wednesday, closing the last legal challenge. The official count put him on 49.66% to Iván Cepeda’s 48.70%, with the handover set for August 7.
Brazil and Mexico advance. Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 and Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 to win their groups and reach the Round of 32, with Mexico hosting its tie in CDMX. Ecuador must beat Germany tonight to survive.
Argentina’s blue dollar peaks. The parallel rate closed at about 1,530 pesos, a five-month high, as the dollar keeps climbing across every segment. For foreigners earning abroad, Buenos Aires gets a little cheaper in peso terms.
