Several Latin American nations had recognize a fictitious Palestinian state. This was the work of the Obama Regime and their Brazilian allies. Even Pro-Israel nations like Chile and Peru recognized a Palestine. However, unlike the other countries, they didn’t recognize the 67 borders and said that the borders should be determined by negotiations favorable to Israel. Colombia refuses to recognize a Palestinian state and might even sue that entity should it arises. The PLO trained the FARC in the 70’s and 80’s, so the Colombians have a grudge. Now they are having 2nd thoughts for a variety of reasons and may not back a Palestinian statehood vote at the UN.
A majority of the 35 countries in Latin America are either against recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN in September, or are having second thoughts, Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said Sunday.
Ayalon, who returned over the weekend from attending an Organization of American States (OAS) meeting in El Salvador, told The Jerusalem Post “we certainly stopped the [Palestinian] momentum in Latin America.”
Among the countries which are not expected to support the PA move at the UN in September are Jamaica, Belize, Guyana, Suriname, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Colombia.Ayalon began his trip in Mexico, which is among the most influential countries in Latin America, along with Brazil and Argentina, and which has been the focus of intensive Palestinian efforts to get them to recognize a Palestinian state even before the UN vote – as all of South America – with the exception of Colombia, has done.
The only reason the Palestinians go any sympathy was because some of these countries are under 3rd World Liberation governments. Also, Israel had not cultivated ties with these nations. Clearly realizing this, they sent Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon t0 the OAS meeting and he was able to change some minds.
Israel needs to keep this momentum going and continue cultivating ties with the Latin American nations. Colombia is right now theie closest ally. Using that alliance can open doors to other Latin countries. Unlike the Arabs, Israel has much to offer these nations. As a person with part of my roots in Latin America, I have more in common with an Israeli than an Arab Muslim. I hope these nations do the right thing and don’t reward Arab aggression.
Tags: Colombia, Latin America, UN Palestinian Statehood vote.
