News Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil recognize Palestinian state Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | December 10, 2010 Argentina and Uruguay this week joined Brazil in recognizing a “free and independent” Palestinian state. Brazil made its announcement last week and its action was sharply criticized by U.S. lawmakers as “severely misguided” and “regrettable.” According to the AFP news service, Argentine President Cristina Kirchner last week wrote to her Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas, saying her country also recognizes a Palestine defined by 1967 borders, officials said. On Dec. 6, Uruguay made a similar statement. The step is part of efforts to reignite peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, officials said. U.S. lawmakers have called Brazil’s decision “severely misguided” and “regrettable.” Western countries have agreed that any definition of a Palestinian state required Israeli approval. The Palestinian Authority welcomed the announcement, whereas Israel’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern over a wave of support for a Palestinian unilateral move and started working to prevent the trend from spreading. — j. wire reports J. Correspondent Also On J. California Hundreds descend on Sacramento to lobby for Jewish interests Small Bites Wine and jazz on Covenant patio; Fermentation maven comes to town Tech Why it’s so hard to take hate sites off the internet Theater Broadway’s new Evan Hansen is an Asian-American with mohel parents Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up