Left-wing Argentine lawmakers pledge allegiance to ‘free Palestine’ in their oaths of office

After the oath-taking ceremonies, broadcast nationwide by major media outlets, political analysts and journalists strongly criticized the lawmakers who departed from the established protocol.

The flag of Argentina flies at half-mast outside Argentina's presidential palace, Casa Rosada, after the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 21, 2025.

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ByJUAN MELAMED/JTA

DECEMBER 9, 2025 05:42

Left-wing Argentine lawmakers pledge allegiance to ‘free Palestine’ in their oaths of office

After the oath-taking ceremonies, broadcast nationwide by major media outlets, political analysts and journalists strongly criticized the lawmakers who departed from the established protocol.

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Left-wing Argentine lawmakers pledge allegiance to ‘free Palestine’ in their oaths of office

After the oath-taking ceremonies, broadcast nationwide by major media outlets, political analysts and journalists strongly criticized the lawmakers who departed from the established protocol.

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