Conservative candidate José Antonio Kast wins the presidential election in Chile with a wide margin, bringing the far right to power. He has not distanced himself from the past authoritarian regime and has been supported by all the right-wing parties. The victory raises uncertainties about his affinity with European or South American ideologies and represents a reactionary wave in Chile and Latin America.
The European Commission presents a new economic security strategy, prioritizing the reduction of strategic dependencies, attracting safe investments, strengthening the defence industry and protecting critical infrastructure. This responds to international challenges such as conflicts in Ukraine, tensions with Russia and China, and changes in the foreign policy of the United States. It seeks greater coordination of existing instruments and new initiatives to promote economic security in Europe. Successful implementation requires conceptual clarity, risk assessment and administrative simplification.
José Manuel Albares, Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the country’s commitment to human rights and peace in the Congress of Deputies. Spain defends multilateralism, international cooperation and international law, and supports Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, providing diplomatic, military, financial and humanitarian aid.
The Byron storm worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, causing child deaths from cold in precarious shelters and risk of flooding. Israel blocks construction materials and continues with bombings. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is uncertain. Trump seeks international success. Discussions are held on disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza, with the United States asking Israel to pay for debris removal.
Ukraine has increased its production and industrial partnerships to strengthen its defense industry after the Russian invasion, inherited from the Soviet Union, but faces corruption and bureaucracy. The dissolution of UkrOboronProm aims to improve efficiency and transparency.
