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Aumentan las tensiones en torno a un remoto territorio ártico. Y no se trata de Groenlandia
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 9 min read
Por Laura Paddison, CNN
Durante más de dos décadas, un par de imponentes leones de granito flanquearon la entrada de un edificio de color rojo óxido en pleno Ártico.
Ya no. El mes pasado desaparecieron, y su ausencia refleja la creciente tensión geopolítica en el Ártico.
Los leones desapare...
Key takeaway Los leones desaparecidos custodiaban una estación de investigación operada por China en el asentamiento de Ny-Ålesund, en Svalbard, un archipiélago situado entre la Noruega continental y el Polo Norte.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans may wonder what the Arctic tensions have to do with their desert community, but the truth is that global power shifts can have ripple effects on local trade and security. As a major hub for international commerce, El Paso 's business community should keep a close eye on developments in Svalbard, where China and Russia are increasing their presence. The removal of Chinese symbols in the Norwegian archipelago may seem like a distant issue, but it reflects a broader struggle for influence that could impact global markets and, by extension, the local economy. Furthermore, El Paso's experience with binational cooperation and diplomacy, given its unique location on the US-Mexico border, could offer valuable lessons for navigating the complex web of international relationships in the Arctic. As the situation in Svalbard continues to unfold, El Pasoans would do well to stay informed about the potential implications for their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Por Laura Paddison, CNN
Durante más de dos décadas, un par de imponentes leones de granito flanquearon la entrada de un edificio de color rojo óxido en pleno Ártico.
Ya no. El mes pasado desaparecieron, y su ausencia refleja la creciente tensión geopolítica en el Ártico.
Los leones desapare...
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