We document a statement by the Red Guards Kansas City on the international campaign on Igor Mendes and the 23:
Comrades and supporters of Red Guards Kansas City gathered on a hilltop overlooking the city to show our support and solidarity for Brazilian student organizer Igor Mendes and his 23 comrades, who were imprisoned by the reactionary Brazilian state.
Lately we have experienced state repression of our own, and Comrade Igor’s strength and perseverance in the worst of circumstances has provided inspiration to help us carry through in this struggle.
As communists we are internationalists, and we recognize that Mendes’ struggle is also our struggle. A speech was delivered in the park, then flyers were distributed explaining why we were there, details about Comrade Igor’s struggle, and why it is important for us to take our duty as internationalists seriously. We plan to follow it up with more flyering across the city to educate the masses about Igor Mendes, his struggle, and the importance of internationalism.
To Igor Mendes, his 23 comrades, and the Communist Party of Brazil (Red Faction), we send a militant red salute.
Solidarity with Igor Mendes and his 23 comrades!
Solidarity with the Communist Party of Brazil (Red Faction)!