Dec 11 2024 2 mins 2
In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso covers key global developments:
1. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the changing situation in the Middle East following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria, with a focus on the future of the Resistance Front, which includes Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and various Iraqi militias.
2. In Argentina, President Javier Milei's government has lowered the firearm purchasing age from 21 to 18. Milei also announced deeper austerity measures for 2025, highlighting their severity in a speech marking his first year in office.
3. European Union analysts suggest that the EU is advancing a free trade agreement with Mercosur to counter China's influence, which they view as a rival. However, China is expected to remain a vital partner for Mercosur member countries and other Latin American nations.
That summarizes the main points. Join Jorge for more news in the next podcast.
