[Argentina Plans "Golden Passport" Program to Pay Off Debt with Citizenship in Exchange for Investment] 1. According to two unnamed sources, Argentina plans to launch an investment citizenship program this year, aiming to alleviate debt pressure by attracting foreign investment. This program, the first formal investment citizenship program in South America, is expected to officially launch in the second half of 2026. 2. According to the preliminary plan, applicants can obtain Argentine citizenship in two ways: first, by donating approximately US$500,000 (non-refundable); second, by purchasing zero-interest sovereign bonds with a face value of approximately US$1 million. Article 20 of the Argentine Constitution provides the legal basis for the program, allowing the government to expedite naturalization for individuals who make significant contributions to the country. 3. The program is being spearheaded by the Argentine Ministry of Economy, and the details are still being finalized and subject to change. The Ministry of Economy declined to comment. The program is currently in its "final implementation phase."

[Venezuelan Official: Oil Production Unaffected by Earthquakes] Following two strong earthquakes in Venezuela, on June 26th local time, the country's Minister of Oil and Gas, Paula Enau, stated that oil production was unaffected. In a media interview, Enau said that Venezuela's current daily crude oil production is 1.2 million barrels, and the government has assessed domestic inventory levels, ensuring a secure supply of natural gas and fuels. "We are operating normally; all oil wells are operational and producing." It is understood that Venezuelan oil company management and oilfield workers reported that oil and gas facilities were not severely affected. Earlier reports indicated that preliminary assessments showed limited damage to Venezuela's large oil and gas facilities due to their distance from earthquake-affected cities; however, power shortages may impact oil production capacity. (CCTV)

[Iran Says Sirik Port Operations Normal After Attack] According to Iran's Mehr News Agency on the 27th, an official from Hormozgan Province stated that the port of Sirik, which was attacked, is currently operating normally, and port equipment and facilities were undamaged. Iranian media reported on the 26th that several explosions were heard at a dock in Sirik that evening. The report cited sources as saying that the explosions were caused by projectiles hitting the dock. There were also reports that two projectiles hit a telecommunications tower in the area. According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency early on the 27th, the United States attacked the Sirik region of Iran. The report cited local sources as saying that several explosions occurred in the Sirik region of Hormozgan Province at around 11:30 PM local time on the 26th. (Xinhua)