On January 14, 2025, Argentine Minister Patricia Bullrich announced the arrest of a terrorist linked to ISIS, identified as David Nazareno Ávila. The operation lasted nine months and involved the Argentine Coast Guard and FBI assistance. Bullrich stated that Ávila posed a concrete threat to national security and was part of a global network of hate and destruction. The investigation was led by the Coast Guard, utilizing a digital undercover agent who obtained significant information leading to the arrest.
In Slovakia, opposition parties announced plans to initiate a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Robert Fico. Representatives from multiple parties criticized Fico for neglecting domestic issues while traveling abroad. They emphasized the need to prevent Fico from steering Slovakia towards unfavorable alliances. The timing of the parliamentary vote remains uncertain as the ruling coalition currently holds 76 out of 150 seats. Tensions have escalated following Fico's recent visit to Moscow and threats regarding energy supplies to Ukraine, prompting strong reactions from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.