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🌅 EPM MORNING BRIEFING — April 18, 2026

🌅 EPM MORNING BRIEFING — April 18, 2026

The 5 stories you need to know today. 🔴 [IRAN/ITALIA] Iran Opens Hormuz: Diplomacy Triumphs Over Regional Military Tension Iran reopens the strategic Strait of…

The 5 stories you need to know today. 1. 🔴 [IRAN/ITALIA] Iran Opens Hormuz: Diplomacy Triumphs Over Regional Military Tension Iran reopens the strategic Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic breakthrough amid escalating regional tensions. This prevents a global energy crisis while signaling potential de-escalation in Middle East conflicts. 2. 🔴 [ESPAÑA] Sánchez and Lula Build Progressive Alliance Against Authoritarianism Spain's PM and Brazil's President forge new partnership to counter rising global authoritarianism and strengthen democratic institutions. The alliance could reshape international progressive politics at a critical moment for democracy worldwide. 3. 🔴 [ESTADOS UNIDOS] Trump Dismisses Real Inflation Crisis While Offering Symbolic Relief to Workers Former president downplays persistent inflation impacts while proposing limited worker assistance measures. His response highlights the growing disconnect between political rhetoric and economic reality facing American families. 4. 🔴 [FRANCIA] Investigation Reveals Alleged Corruption Between Political and Corporate Elites Major probe exposes extensive networks linking French political figures to corporate interests in potential corruption scheme. The scandal threatens to destabilize Macron's government and reshape France's political landscape. 5. 🔴 [ESPAÑA] PP Capitulates to Vox in Extremadura After Months of Crisis Spain's conservative Popular Party yields to far-right Vox demands in regional government following prolonged political standoff. This signals the mainstreaming of far-right influence in Spanish conservative politics. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📌 Editor's Note Diplomacy scores wins while democratic institutions face mounting pressure from authoritarian forces globally.
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