Andinia Plan

The Andinia Plan is a conspiracy theory that suggests a supposed plan to establish a Jewish state in parts of Argentina and Chile. This theory has been widely discredited and is considered to be based on antisemitic tropes and falsehoods.

Origins and Development

The Andinia Plan conspiracy theory originated in the early 1970s, primarily in Argentina. It was first mentioned in a book by Walter Beveraggi Allende, an Argentine writer, in 1971. The theory posits that Jewish people, particularly those associated with Zionism, were planning to take over the southern regions of Argentina and Chile to create a new Jewish homeland.

The theory gained some traction during the Dirty War in Argentina (1976-1983), a period of state terrorism in which the military dictatorship targeted various groups, including left-wing activists and perceived subversives. During this time, antisemitic propaganda was used by the regime to justify its actions, and the Andinia Plan was sometimes cited as evidence of a supposed Jewish threat.

Discrediting and Criticism

The Andinia Plan has been thoroughly discredited by historians and scholars. There is no evidence to support the existence of any such plan, and it is widely regarded as a fabrication rooted in antisemitic conspiracy theories. The theory is often compared to other antisemitic myths, such as the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which have been used to justify discrimination and violence against Jewish communities.

Prominent Jewish organizations, such as the Anti-Defamation League and the World Jewish Congress, have condemned the Andinia Plan as a baseless and harmful conspiracy theory. They emphasize that it perpetuates harmful stereotypes and contributes to the marginalization of Jewish people in Argentina and beyond.

Impact and Legacy

Despite being discredited, the Andinia Plan continues to be referenced by some extremist groups and individuals who promote antisemitic ideologies. It serves as a reminder of the persistence of conspiracy theories and the need for vigilance against hate speech and discrimination.

In recent years, efforts have been made to educate the public about the falsehoods of the Andinia Plan and to promote understanding and tolerance among different communities in Argentina and Chile.

Also see

• Antisemitism
• Protocols of the Elders of Zion
• Dirty War
• Zionism
• Conspiracy theory