Gaza War Prompts Latin America Governments to Break Ties with Israel Guillermo Galdos - 4News
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Brazilian President Dilma Roussef and Bolivia's Evo Morales (Getty Images)

In a series of coordinated diplomatic and financial measures, Latin America is making a stand, heavily criticising Israel and cutting ties with the Jewish state, writes Channel 4 News reporter Guillermo Galdos.

El Salvador, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador have all recalled their ambassadors, while Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay and Paraguay have suspended the Free Trade Agreement talks, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

In a joint statement they called for an end to the "disproportionate use of force by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip which in the majority affects civilians, including children and women."
'Terrorist state'

Chile - with the largest Palestinian Arab population outside of the Middle East - was the first to cut ties. It is no small gesture, as the country has deep economic and military connections with Israel.

And Bolivian President Evo Morales followed with a feisty speech on Wednesday - accusing Israel of being a "terrorist state" and has said that from now on Israelis would need a visa to visit his country.

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