Mexicans Rally As Support for Palestine Grows in Latin America
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demonstrators in Mexico City are marching along the city’s main thoroughfare, calling attention to recent Israeli attacks in Rafah and demanding a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
This is just one of several events taking place in Mexico City this weekend, including fundraisers, art, and food events, all aimed at demonstrating solidarity by Mexican citizens with Palestinians in Gaza.
There has been a change in attitudes, not only in Mexico but across Latin America, over the past few months. In January, Mexico and Brazil joined South Africa in calling for an investigation by the International Court of Justice. Additionally, Mexico and Chile called for an investigation by the International Criminal Court into alleged crimes.
There is a growing sense, not just in Mexico but throughout Latin America, of support for Palestinian liberation and a distancing from Israel.