January 2026: Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos Analyzes Global Shifts Linking Historical Memory, the Gaza Crisis and the Regional Landscape
Speaking from Puerto Rico, the leader of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center offered a comprehensive assessment of the international events that defined the start of the year.
Cayey, Puerto Rico – January, 27 2026
In remarks focused on the major international events of recent weeks, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos presented an analysis connecting historical memory, the evolution of the Middle East conflict, and political transformations in Latin America.
The exhibition coincided with the commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Within this context, the President of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center underscored the importance of keeping the memory of these events alive amid the unprecedented challenges that Israel is currently facing.
One of the main themes of the analysis was the situation in Gaza, particularly after authorities confirmed that the body of Ran Gvili, the last hostage that was still in captivity, had been recovered. In that regard, Dr. Pérez Matos emphasized the significance of this event as the closing of a critical chapter, in a context still marked by regional tensions, particularly with Iran.
At the same time, the analysis included an assessment of the political situation in Latin America, specifically regarding Venezuela. In that context, he suggested that an ongoing process of transformation was taking place that could lead to a shift in the country’s international standing. In that sense, he expressed: “We hope to see Venezuela establishing its Embassy in Jerusalem,” pointing to the relevance of that decision within the proposed geopolitical landscape.
Dr. Pérez Matos further reiterated Jerusalem’s centrality within his vision of the global order, stating the need for countries to “get their act together,” defining their stance in the international arena.
He concluded his remarks by presenting January 2026 as a period of heightened political and strategic intensity, marked by converging events that, according to his analysis, will play a role in shaping the international order in the short and medium term.
The broader argument of Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos connects various global processes within one strategic assessment, interpreting recent events as part of a wider dynamic of transformation.
