Pro-Palestine protests sweep Latin America as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across Latin America in solidarity with Palestine, as Brazil approaches a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, and pro-Israel Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The demonstrations formed part of a global campaign involving more than 200 organisations in over 60 countries, calling for an end to arms transfers to Israel and stronger international measures to hold it accountable for violations of international law. Organised by the Global Alliance for Palestine, the international mobilisation brought together trade unions, student movements, human rights organisations and grassroots solidarity groups. Demonstrations and solidarity activities took place in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay and Peru, as activists called for increased […]