The International Leader Maintained that a Broad Sector of the Continent Holds a Firm Commitment to the State of Israel, Beyond the Current Diplomatic Tensions

Cayey, Puerto Rico – April 19, 2026

In the context of an international landscape characterized by growing tensions and geopolitical reconfigurations, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos, president of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center, issued a statement in which he reaffirmed the support of sectors of Latin America and the Caribbean for the State of Israel.

During his remarks, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos underscored that, despite the critical stances adopted by some governments in the region, there exists a significant segment of Latin American and Caribbean society that maintains a position of sustained support for Israel, grounded in principles that transcend the religious sphere.

“Israel must know that there is a Latin American and Caribbean people that is with them 100%, and will stand wherever it must stand for Israel,” the leader expressed, highlighting the firm nature of this positioning.

The message is part of a line of action that Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos has been developing in the international arena. In recent months, he has carried out an agenda of visits and meetings in various regions, including Africa and the Middle East, with the objective of strengthening ties oriented toward peace, stability, and cooperation among nations.

From his headquarters in Cayey, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos projects a vision in which Latin America and the Caribbean can play a relevant role on the global stage, promoting initiatives that contribute to international balance and the strengthening of strategic alliances.

In this context, his statement is presented as a reaffirmation of the commitment of sectors of the continent to the State of Israel, at a moment of particular sensitivity in the international arena.