Esteri di venerdì 10/04/2026

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Ghada al-Haddad reveals why Gaza's 'ceasefire' still means waking to explosions, drones, and desperate food shortages.

The episode opens with a summary of global headlines, including the Gaza ceasefire anniversary, Iran-US talks in Pakistan, Hungarian elections, Xi Jinping meeting Taiwan's opposition leader, Argentina's glacier law reform, and Mexico's disappeared persons crisis. Ghada al-Haddad, Oxfam's communications officer in Gaza, provides a firsthand account describing how the 'ceasefire' has not stopped explosions, drone sounds, or severe shortages of food, water, and fuel. She explains that reconstruction is impossible without basic tools and that aid distribution favors those who can pay. The segment on Iran-US talks reveals internal Iranian conflicts, with analyst Farian Sabahi detailing how Israel's bombing of Beirut killed 300 people and how Iranian hardliners are limiting negotiators. The episode covers Xi Jinping's meeting with Kuomintang leader Chen Li Wen in Beijing, emphasizing China's push for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan. Historian Stefano Bottoni analyzes Hungary's election, calling it a 'post-factual campaign' where Orban focuses on foreign policy to distract from corruption and economic failure. He explains structural manipulation including vote photography and gerrymandering that gives Fidesz a 7-8% advantage. Marta Facchini reports on Argentina's glacier law reform that removes automatic protection, allowing mining in periglacial areas critical for water regulation. Alfredo Somoza reveals Mexico's discovery that 31% of the 130,000 'disappeared' people are actually alive, having interacted with state systems elsewhere, challenging assumptions about drug cartel kidnappings. The episode concludes with reflections on Mexican mothers' search movements and their political impact.

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