International Law at Breaking Point Amid Global Conflicts; Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency
A new study indicates that international law designed to limit the effects of war is failing, as evidenced by numerous ongoing conflicts around the world. Meanwhile, in Costa Rica, Laura Fernández secured a landslide victory in the presidential election, and Mexico pledged aid to Cuba despite U.S. efforts. Additionally, celebrations erupted in northern Syria as government forces reached a key town, and newly released audio sheds light on the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights released a report covering 23 armed conflicts over the last 18 months, concluding that more than 100,000 civilians have been killed, with torture and rape committed with near impunity, according to The Guardian. The report suggests a significant breakdown in the mechanisms meant to protect civilians during wartime.
In Costa Rica, Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People party won the presidential election on Sunday, as reported by The Guardian. Fernández, a right-wing populist, secured a landslide victory after campaigning on a platform of cracking down on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade. Her nearest rival, center-right economist Álvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results became clear.
Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, pledged to send humanitarian aid to Cuba this week, The Guardian reported. Sheinbaum stated that Mexico is exploring all diplomatic avenues to send fuel to the Cuban people, despite efforts from Washington to cut off the island's oil access. This move comes after former U.S. President Trump signed an order threatening tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba.
Al Jazeera reported that celebrations broke out during a live report from Tel Brak in northern Syria as a Syrian military convoy reached the town square. This event is part of the nationwide unification of Syria after the central government reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. The report aired on February 3, 2026.
Also on February 3, 2026, Al Jazeera reported on newly released audio recordings from the Epstein files, revealing a conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Observers suggest the recordings shed new light on their relationship, which they say blurred professional and personal boundaries.
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