Latin America’s Left Leaders Back Qadhafi’s Murderous Regime

Ray Walser / February 23, 2011

The world continues to watch the unfolding drama of popular revolt in Libya. In recent days we have seen a murderous Muammar Qadhafi vowing to fight “until the last drop of blood,” foreign mercenaries entering Libya to kill civilians, former members of Qadhafi’s government ready to prove his direct involvement in the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103, and even Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad—certainly no friend of freedom—calling the Libyan slaughter of opponents “unimaginable.”

Where in the middle of Libya’s turmoil does one find the leaders of the people’s struggle in Latin America? On Qadhafi’s side, of course.

Latin America’s anti-democrats are stepping up to the plate to express support and solidarity for their good Libyan friend as the slaughter mounts. (more…)