The Polisario Front seeks support in Uruguay amid setbacks in South America. Brahim Ghali attended the inauguration of the new leftist president, Yamandú Orsi. Uruguay’s recognition of the SADR has remained since 2005, but the Polisario faces challenges as Panama and Ecuador retract recognition and Colombia reassesses its ties.
The Polisario Front is actively seeking support in Uruguay following the recent return of leftist governance in the country. This is highlighted by the attendance of Brahim Ghali, the leader of the Polisario Front, at the inauguration of President Yamandú Orsi in Montevideo, as reported by the Front’s news agency on March 2. Uruguay has recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) since December 26, 2005, a move that coincided with the electoral victory of the leftist coalition Frente Amplio on October 31, 2004.
Despite the election of center-right president Luis Lacalle Pou in December 2019, there have been no significant changes to Uruguay’s stance regarding the recognition of the SADR. Ghali’s visit to Uruguay comes at a critical moment for the Polisario Front, which has recently faced challenges in South America, notably with Panama and Ecuador retracting their recognition of the SADR. Additionally, there has been a resolution from the Colombian Congress on February 14 urging President Gustavo Petro to reassess his decision to restore relations with the entity made in August 2022.
In summary, the Polisario Front is leveraging the political shift in Uruguay to galvanize support amidst setbacks in South America. The attendance of Brahim Ghali at the presidential inauguration underscores this effort. However, challenges persist, particularly as Colombia contemplates its relations with the SADR, following similar moves by other nations like Panama and Ecuador.
Original Source: en.yabiladi.com
