Latin America has long been an important territory of state-level and popular support for Palestine. In light of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, we have launched a web series bringing together voices and narratives in solidarity with Palestine, in addition to highlighting the violent history of Israeli surveillance, interference, and support for dictatorial regimes in the region. The series will feature new contributions by scholars, activists, and journalists, in addition to our past coverage on the topic. As George Ygarza writes in an introductory piece for the series, "weaving together support for Palestinian liberation allows us to see how communities in struggle can establish a basis of global politics beyond power and domination."
This web series will be followed by a winter 2024 issue of the NACLA Report delving deeper into the topic. Tracing the shared histories and intimacies between pueblos in Latin America and Palestine serves as "a testament to a global undercurrent that seeks the preservation of life with dignity, bringing communities together under shared aspirations to create new worlds," writes Ygarza.
THE LATEST
Christian Zionism in Bukele's El Salvador Isabel Rikker and Noelle Brigden | October 9, 2024
President Nayib Bukele's framing of security as a spiritual battle between good and evil helps to explain his popularity and his support for Israel. Read more. Tambien disponible en español.
"Who's Side are you on?" Building Palestine Solidarity Through Music Joyce Matos with Rod Starz | September 13, 2024
In the tradition of music as a medium for stuggles for freedom, Rod Starz of hip hop duo Rebel Diaz insists on wielding dissident cultural resistance to strengthen solidarity between the Americas and Palestina. Read more.
Weaving Solidarities Across Abya Yala and Palestine George Ygarza | August 20, 2024
In Latin America, Palestine not only represents the struggle of a people refusing to submit to subjugation and dispossession, but also evokes the desire to live a dignified life. Read more.
Palestine and Latin America: Deep Ties Rooted in Shared Experiences
Raúl Zibechi | August 27, 2024
Unraveling the multiple solidarities across our continent that have converged in support of Palestinian life and dignity. Read more. Tambien disponible en español.
PAST COVERAGE
The Faces of Feminist Resistance, from Palestine to Puerto Rico Lola Rosario | August 9, 2024
A long legacy of women freedom fighters connects liberation struggles across space and time, animating solidarity movements between occupied and colonial territories today. Read more.
A Boricua in Gaza: "There is a Direct Connection Between Our Struggle
Carlos Berríos Polanco | June 13, 2024
Libre Sankara, a Puerto Rican aid worker providing humanitarian assistance in Gaza, discusses the situation in Rafah and the parallels between the Puerto Rican and Palestinian liberation struggles. Read more.
Viva Palestina! NYC Student Encampments Spark National Rebellion
Mariana Navarrete Villegas | May 8, 2024
Latinx students are standing with Palestine. For them, the occupation and oppression of Palestine are inseparable from the U.S.- and Israel-backed militarization of Latin America. Read more.
Israel and Genocide: Not Only In Gaza
Mark Lewis Taylor | March 25, 2024
Israel and the United States share responsibility in perpetuating Guatemala's military-sponsored Silent Holocaust. Read more.
Letter From a Mapuche Woman to Her Palestinian Sisters
Moira Millán | December 4, 2023
A Mapuche leader or weychafe expresses solidarity with Palestinian women in an open letter penned from the impotence of distance and the certainty of resistance. Read more.
Gustavo Petro Holds Firm on Palestine
Gabe Levine-Drizin | November 2, 2023
Despite Colombia’s deep historical ties to both Israel and the United States, Petro has been one of the most outspoken leaders in support of Palestine, calling for peace both at home and abroad. Read more.
“Somos Sur”: Mapuche and Palestinian Chileans Stand in Solidarity with Gaza
Nyki Duda | October 27, 2023
Latin American leaders are split on Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. But in Chile, the Palestinian diaspora, Indigenous communities, and others have stood with the people of Gaza. Read more.
If you would like to provide support for Palestine, we recommend making a donation to the following organizations and initiatives: Eyewitness Palestine, Unity for Gaza, and the Gaza Municipality.
