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Latin American Leaders Condemn US-Israel Actions at UN

10/7/2025

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Summary

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At the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, Latin American leaders condemned the United States and Israel for alleged genocide in Gaza.
Nicaragua's Foreign Minister Denis Moncada and Venezuela's Yván Gil expressed solidarity with Palestine.
Colombia's Gustavo Petro compared United States to Nazi Germany and urged action.
A mass walkout during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech underscored Israel's isolation.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 3379, equating Zionism with racism, garnering 72 votes in favor. This resolution, supported by countries like Nicaragua and Venezuela, reflected geopolitical divides and sparked outrage from Israel and the U.S. The recent condemnation of Israel by Latin American leaders, including Colombia's Gustavo Petro, underscores ongoing tensions rooted in this historical context.

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Story summary

At the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, Latin American leaders condemned the United States and Israel for alleged genocide in Gaza.
Nicaragua's Foreign Minister Denis Moncada and Venezuela's Yván Gil expressed solidarity with Palestine.
Colombia's Gustavo Petro compared United States to Nazi Germany and urged action.
A mass walkout during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech underscored Israel's isolation.

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