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Iran conflict divides BRICS nations and rattles emerging markets
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Divisions have emerged within the expanded BRICS group over the ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliations, as covered in earlier coverage of the conflict's outset. While Brazil, China, and Russia condemned the initial attacks, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE criticized Iran's responses. The escalation has triggered market volatility, reducing capital flows to emerging markets.
A recent report from the Ideas for Peace Foundation shows that illegal armed groups in Colombia increased their membership by over 23% from December 2024 to December 2025, exceeding 27,000 members. This growth happened despite ceasefires and security policies that restricted state actions. The editorial questions the national government's response to this territorial and humanitarian expansion.
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The Centro de Memoria, Paz y Reconciliación in Bogotá hosts the ‘Terca Esperanza’ exhibition, featuring nearly 100 pieces related to Colombia's armed conflict and sociopolitical violence. The display aims to honor victims' memories through emblematic objects and collective narratives. It opened on December 11 and will remain open until January 31.