Demonstration in support of Palestine calls for an end to relations between Brazil and Israel
A protest in Brasilia happened after the government announced the purchase of weapons from Israel
On Tuesday (7), the Palestine Solidarity Committee held a public demonstration in front of the Itamaraty Palace, which houses the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Brasilia. In addition to denouncing the Israeli offensive that has killed more than 30,000 people, the demonstration also called for an end to the diplomatic and economic relations Brazil still has with Israel.
One of the reasons for the demonstration was the news that the Brazilian army had ordered the purchase of 36 howitzers, armored combat vehicles, from the Israeli company Elbit Systems.
The purchase of howitzers is estimated at around BRL1 billion (over US$193,6 mi). In the bidding process, Elbit Systems was chosen by Brazilian Defense even though there were cheaper options from countries like France, China and Slovakia. The Brazilian Army's decision has sparked criticism from human rights organizations and members of the Brazilian parliament, who question the purchase of weapons from a company involved in what is considered a genocidal process.
“Our taxes should pay for life, not genocide. Our taxes will not finance genocidal states. Our taxes are for clean technology, not genocidal or ecocidal technology. Our taxes should fund competent technology, not cowardly technology,” said the protesters in front of Itamaraty.
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