The Prime Minister of France, Lecornu, resigned due to the lack of conditions to continue, unleashing a political crisis. Macron faces three options: appoint a new prime minister, dissolve the chambers or resign. The uncertainty affects the French economy, with concerns about budget cuts and avoiding chaos. Europe watches with dismay the political and economic paralysis of France.
The Trump administration accelerated deportations using data analytics, facial recognition, and artificial intelligence. The Department of Homeland Security reported nearly 200 uses of AI in ICE, including facial recognition and autonomous surveillance towers. Social media is also monitored to revoke visas.
The FDA’s CNPV program seeks to accelerate the review of drugs to drive U.S. public health goals with five priorities: addressing health crises, delivering innovative cures, covering unmet medical needs, strengthening local supply chains, and increasing affordability. Expedited drug review motivates development, but its ability to foster local production and affordability is questionable.
In the last quarter of 2025, Latin America will have crucial elections in Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, and Argentina, in addition to a referendum in Ecuador. Figures such as Nayib Bukele and the second round in Bolivia will be highlighted, marking the end of the MAS era. In Argentina, the legislative elections are key for Javier Milei. Polarization and fragmentation of parties are expected, with significant impact on the region.
The collapse of Steward Health Care, formed in 2010 by Cerberus Capital Management after buying Caritas Christi, highlights deficiencies in hospital regulation, resulting in fatalities and lack of oversight.
