Latin Americans condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, rally in solidarity

TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Governments, political parties, and civil society groups across Latin America and beyond have strongly condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian territory, denouncing them as acts of aggression and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, in a statement on X, denounced the attacks as dangerous escalations that jeopardize the Middle East and global stability. He called for an immediate halt to the violence and urged adherence to international law.

Venezuela echoed the condemnation, with its foreign ministry calling the strikes “illegitimate, unjustifiable, and illegal.”

In a statement on Telegram, it described the attacks as “acts of war” adding to the “criminal record of the Netanyahu regime.” President Nicolás Maduro went further, likening Netanyahu to “the Hitler of our time.”

Nicaragua also issued a sharp rebuke, labeling the strikes “reckless” and a threat to global peace. The Nicaraguan National Assembly Speaker Gustavo Porras Cortés conveyed official condolences to Iran’s ambassador in Managua.

Mexico’s foreign ministry expressed deep concern and called for restraint, while Brazil’s foreign ministry condemned the airstrikes as violations of Iran’s sovereignty.

The Brazilian Workers’ Party also issued a statement of support for Iran. Chile’s Communist Party condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and nuclear sites, citing violations of international law.

The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) joined in condemning Israel’s actions, while mass protests were held across Latin American capitals.