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Latin America : Left-wing presidents disappoint the Polisario Front
In a significant diplomatic gathering, Santiago, the capital of Chile, became the venue for a high-level meeting that united five leaders from left-leaning countries, all advocating for a multipolar world order. The presidents of Chile, Gabriel Boric; Uruguay, Yamandu Orsi; Colombia, Gustavo Petro; Brazil, Lula Da Silva; alongside the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, collectively endorsed a joint declaration on Monday, July 21.
Despite the presence of staunch Polisario supporters, such as the presidents of Colombia and Uruguay, the final communiqué notably omitted any reference to the Front. Both nations, however, continue to recognize the so-called «RASD».
The Santiago declaration signatories reaffirmed their dedication to «peace and respect for international law and humanitarian law».
«We call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and demand full, safe, and unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, in accordance with the principles of humanitarian law and under the coordination of the United Nations».
For the record, during the 28th Ibero-American summit of heads of state and government in March 2023 in the Dominican Republic, the Colombian president had proposed including the Polisario as an observer member in this bloc. This proposal was swiftly dismissed by the Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares.
Moreover, the Uruguayan president, Yamandu Orsi, has extended an invitation to Brahim Ghali to attend his inauguration ceremony, set for March 2, 2025, in Montevideo.
Media outlets linked to the Front have remained silent regarding this meeting aimed at fostering a multipolar world. Meanwhile, Chile and Brazil maintain their stance of not recognizing the republic self-proclaimed by the Polisario on February 27, 1976. In contrast, Spain's head of government reiterated his support in March 2022 for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.
