Posted on YouTube: October 13, 2023
As one might suppose, the Palestinians in Chile, are focusing on the situation of the people in Gaza. Now, casualties are tragic, on both sides.
Comunidad palestina en Chile realiza masiva convocatoria en Plaza de la Constitución (Video)#Gaza #Palestina https://t.co/WvbF8uOi70
— El Ciudadano (@El_Ciudadano) October 14, 2023
Above: Chileans are taking a pro-Palestinian stand.
Now, as noted, the Chilestinos (Palestinian-Chileans, usually Christian) have massive influence in Chile, and take a pro-Palestinian view.
This can be ironic. Spanish culture is centered on the Reconquista, the stuggle to free Spain of the Islamic invaders. One would think such a people would have a sympathy for Israel, and many Chileans do, especially the Evangelicals in Chile.
However, the Chilestinos are elite in Chile and can either sway the Chilean government, or dampen the government’s criticism of Palestinian actions.