International storm: President of Peru blames 'capitalist Jews' for the Holocaust
[45176] International storm: President of Peru blames "capitalist Jews" for the Holocaust
The President of Peru, José María Balcázar, sparked widespread condemnation after claiming in an official speech that Jews were responsible for the outbreak of World War II and the perpetration of the Holocaust due to economic interests.
President of Peru under attack following harsh antisemitic remarks
A diplomatic and public storm has erupted following the remarks of the President of Peru, José María Balcázar, who delivered a controversial speech during a Chamber of Commerce conference in the capital, Lima. The President chose to use distinct antisemitic rhetoric and placed full responsibility for the outbreak of World War II and the execution of the Holocaust on what he termed "capitalist Jews."
According to Carmel News - News, Balcázar claimed that Jews at that time controlled the entire national and international banking system and operated with a systematic method of charging interest. According to this report, the President claimed that the Jewish community opposed Hitler solely to "save their profits."
News 360 | All The News also reported on the event, emphasizing that Balcázar "found himself at the center of a scandal" following the remarks. In News 360 it was noted that the claims sparked "wide public resonance" due to their distinct antisemitic nature, which utilizes historical blood libels against the Jewish people.
This is an exceptional event in which a head of state makes accusations in the style of Holocaust deniers and classic antisemitic conspiracies from an official podium. The reporting sources present a position that sharply criticizes the use of these narratives by an incumbent president, with the channel Carmel News identified with a distinct pro-Israel line that is critical of entities hostile to Israel and the Jewish people.