Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: The World Cup knockouts begin today with the regional bracket set — six Latin American sides through, Uruguay the only one out — as Colombia names its first minister and Uruguay’s tax counts down to Wednesday.
The knockouts begin. The Round of 32 opens today, with six Latin American teams through after Argentina and Colombia won their groups. Mexico host Ecuador at the Azteca on Tuesday, the first knockout match at the stadium.
Colombia’s first minister. De la Espriella named Rodrigo Lara as his interior minister, the first confirmed pick of the incoming cabinet. The handover is under way, though most posts remain unfilled.
Uruguay’s tax lands Wednesday. The 12% tax on foreign capital income starts collecting on July 1, when withholding begins. New residents should lock in their one-time regime choice before then.
