The vandalism took place at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba and at Parque Las Tejas. The collective "La Imaginación al Poder" put up posters, hung a 52-foot (16-meter) banner, and projected slogans in support of terrorism. The actions were shared on social media with slogans supporting terrorist groups.
Antisemitic organizations blamed Israel for an alleged "genocide and infanticide" in Gaza. In their posts, they spoke of more than 60,000 deaths and thousands of people on the brink of death. These are false figures and statements that replicate the narrative of radicalized groups.
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba did not issue a statement regarding the political use of its spaces. The institutional silence caused questions about educational neutrality. The debate over the use of public buildings for militant purposes was reignited.
Selective narrative and silence about Hamas
The collective did not make any mention of Hamas, a terrorist group that governs Gaza with repressive practices. The group is responsible for attacks against Israeli civilians. The omission reveals a selective narrative that makes victims invisible if they do not fit the dominant ideology.
Left-wing sectors endorse these acts of vandalism under the argument of artistic freedom. However, these are actions that legitimize violent organizations. In Gaza, Hamas persecutes women, homosexuals, and dissidents, which contradicts the progressive banners they claim to defend.
