A heightened level of pro-Arab political activity and propaganda has been registered in Latin America, becoming visible through various developments including the sudden rash of posters on walls of central Buenos Aires proclaiming solidarity with Libya, the World Jewish Congress reported here.
According to the Latin American branch of the WJC, the pro-Libyan posters carry violent attacks against the United States, but include a renewed indictment of “the Zionists” for the Sabra and Shatila massacres. The signatories are an until-now unknown group called “Syrian Cultural Association”
At the same time, the Argentinian press reports on the creation of an institution to “support the Libyan nation” at a public meeting with the presence of the Ambassador of Libya in Buenos Aires and the director of the Argentine-Libyan Cultural Center. The most visible Argentine members belong to certain sectors of the Peronist Party.
Patricia Bullrich, leader of the Peronist Youth, stated at the meeting: “The greatest homage to the Libyan revolution is to continue the Peronist revolution in our country.” In a separate statement by the Peronist Youth, the Malvinas (Falkland Islands) were compared with Libya, and an appeal for “solidarity with the Libyan people facing U.S.A. threats” was made.
Analysts believe that this sudden intensification of pro-Libyan activities is not accidental and seeks to capitalize on anti-American resentment which is deeply ingrained in certain circles of South American public opinion.
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