The Russian ghost fleet, controlled by Russia, exports hydrocarbons avoiding sanctions, with a precedent in the Prestige disaster in 2002. These ships facilitate exports even in environmental disasters and can drive international regulatory changes.
New Orleans continues to struggle to improve its water infrastructure and workforce, 20 years after Katrina. It is crucial to invest in both areas to increase resilience and prosper in the face of climate impacts. More efforts and collaboration are needed to advance strategic plans and green infrastructure projects, as well as a continuous workforce and funding plan.
The 25th EU-China Summit was cordial but lacked concrete solutions on trade and the war in Ukraine. The EU sees China as a partner, competitor, and rival, with the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) suspended in 2021. Challenges persist in the trade balance and Chinese overcapacity, showing divergent priorities and complexity in bilateral economic relations.
In Gaza, the humanitarian crisis worsens with deaths from malnutrition, particularly among children. Europe is criticized for inaction. Israel denies using hunger as a weapon and accuses Hamas of poor food management. Negotiations for a ceasefire are difficult and international actions are demanded.
Pedro Sánchez and Gabriel Boric launch “Democracia Siempre” in Santiago, alongside progressive leaders from Latin America and Europe, to strengthen multilateralism, combat disinformation, and reduce inequalities. There will be agreements for commercial cooperation between Spain, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and Sánchez’s tour of South America will continue to reinforce political and commercial alliances.
