Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on September 2, 2026, during her second government report that there are no divisions or fractures in the 4T administration. ^[1] The US government defended a new oil agreement with the interim Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodriguez, stating it is a necessary step toward future democratic elections. ^[2] Five Central American nations-Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica-celebrate their independence on September 15 alongside Mexico. ^[3] On September 15, 1821, the Act of Independence of Central America was signed in the National Palace of Guatemala City, declaring political emancipation from the Spanish Crown. ^[4] Nicaragua approved a constitutional reform on September 2, 2026, intended to limit the electoral participation of people considered traitors to the homeland. ^[5] The Nicaraguan constitutional reform was explicitly dedicated to the opposition. ^[6] An anonymous US official explained that the goal is to ensure a new democratic government inherits a stabilized country rather than a broken one. ^[7] Officials emphasized that without economic stability, Venezuela risks reverting to authoritarianism, drawing a parallel to Nicaragua's return to Sandinism. ^[8] The agreement allows Venezuela to reinvest income to modernize its oil industry, a process that did not occur under previous administrations. ^[9] El Salvador holds military parades in San Salvador divided into student, military, and public security contingents, honoring José Matías Delgado as the 'Father of the Salvadoran Fatherland'. ^[10] Guatemala honors the signing site with school band parades known as 'bandas de paz' and public marimba music performances. ^[11]