He was persecuted by the United States Government and labeled as an “enemy” of the State and a “threat” to national security, the senior diplomat wrote on his Telegram account.
Gil recognized him as “a brave African-American activist for civil rights” and firmly opposed the war in Vietnam, in addition to denouncing the racism and injustices that permeated the society of the northern country.
He meant that “today, the American political class pretends to claim his legacy, but it is important to remember that Martin Luther King Jr. belongs to the people.”
His struggle and his message, he said, continue to be an inspiration for those who seek justice and equality.
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