Venice Film Buzz: Venice Critics’ Week (Sept 2–12) unveiled its 2026 lineup, including Colombia’s “The End of Times” (AI + archive essay on colonial memory) and “Meteorite” (a drama set on Pablo Escobar’s former estate), alongside debuts from Italy, Tunisia, Brazil and more. World Cup Afterglow: Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, with a star-packed halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS. Colombia Spotlight: Colombia says it will not authorize commercial capybara hunting after controversy over a proposed quota. Arts & Museums: Eugenio Viola is appointed director of Naples’ Madre Museum, returning after leading Bogotá’s MAMBO. Colombia Travel/Business: Avianca launched a year-round nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Barranquilla route. Policy Pressure (US/Colombia link): U.S. senators demanded ICE answers and body cameras after deadly shootings, including one involving a Colombian man. Cinema (Low-budget): Gibara’s Lucía Awards highlighted Latin American indie talent, with Colombia’s Edna Sierra winning the Humberto Solás Award for films in progress.