Rev Left Radio "Israel" and Its Role in Latin America w/ Alexander Aviña
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Jan 17, 2024 Writer and researcher Alexander Aviña discusses Israel's role in Latin America, exploring its involvement in arming genocidal regimes, its use of technology in border security, and its marketing of weapons systems. They delve into Israel's military support of authoritarian regimes during the Cold War, its specialization in surveillance and anti-communism, and its complex relationship with Latin American governments. They also touch on the emotional response to the Gaza conflict and the urgency for global liberation.
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Israel's Arms Sales to Latin America
- Israel's military technology and counterinsurgency expertise were extensively sold to brutal Latin American regimes in the 70s and 80s.
- This relationship allowed Israel to profit from and deepen repression while fulfilling economic and geopolitical needs.
US-Mexico Border's Israeli Technology
- The US-Mexico border heavily relies on Israeli-made surveillance towers and wall technology.
- This technology originates from Israel's military occupation experience in Palestine, linking these borders conceptually and materially.
Impact of October 7th on Israeli Model
- The October 7th attacks challenged Israel's image of military invincibility and the model of a fortified, surveilled territory.
- Despite setbacks, Israel seeks to reaffirm its deterrence and technological superiority through overwhelming violence.