Argentine lawmakers support Palestine in Congress

Argentina’s recent congressional swearing-in ceremony was marred by controversy as several left-wing lawmakers deviated from the traditional oath to express support for Palestine, invoking phrases like “Zionist genocide.” Prominent figures from the Workers’ Left Front, including Néstor Pitrola and Nicolás del Caño, made political statements instead of swearing allegiance to the Constitution, disrupting proceedings and drawing criticism from opposition lawmakers and the DAIA, Argentina’s main Jewish organization. This incident highlights tensions amid President Javier Milei’s pro-Israel foreign policy shift, which aims to strengthen ties with Israel. The event has sparked discussions about tightening congressional procedural norms against such political messaging.

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