In a series of coordinated diplomatic and financial measures, Latin America is making a stand, heavily criticising Israel and cutting ties with the Jewish state, writes Channel 4 News reporter Guillermo Galdos.

El Salvador, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador have all recalled their ambassadors, while Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay and Paraguay have suspended the Free Trade Agreement talks, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza....

Chile - with the largest Palestinian Arab population outside of the Middle East - was the first to cut ties. It is no small gesture, as the country has deep economic and military connections with Israel.

And Bolivian President Evo Morales (pictured, above right) followed with a feisty speech on Wednesday - accusing Israel of being a "terrorist state" and has said that from now on Israelis would need a visa to visit his country.