Latin America countries hold rallies in support of Palestine

By Sinan Dogan

Support and solidarity demonstrations for the Palestinian people were organized Sunday in Brazil, Venezuela and Bolivia.

In Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, many people gathered to protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza.

Groups calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and freedom for Palestine marched with Palestinian flags.

In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, hundreds of people gathered, carrying banners saying "Free Palestine" and "Stop the Genocide" and chanted slogans in support of Palestine.

In La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, large groups gathered and raised Palestinian flags.

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales also showed support for the demonstration, while the people of Bolivia called for freedom for Palestine.

Numerous civil society organizations and indigenous groups also supported the protest.

*Writing by Gizem Nisa Cebi in Istanbul