Thew News with Jorge Gestoso

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso covers the following news: 

1. Brazilian President Lula is celebrating an informal Christmas lunch with his cabinet following a successful recovery from two brain surgeries.
2. Panama marks the 35th anniversary of the U.S. invasion that ousted Manuel Antonio Noriega, which resulted in significant civilian casualties.
3. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in his annual press conference that the BRICS nations aim to provide an alternative for cooperation and promote a multipolar world, rather than confront the U.S. or the EU. 

For more updates, tune in to The News with Jorge Gestoso.