Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says

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Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay have reportedly declined bookings for Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, amid allegations of antisemitism. The British musician, known for his support of Palestine, faced booking issues in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he planned to stay for his concerts on November 21 and 22 as part of the “This is Not a Drill” tour. Argentine newspaper Pagina 12 reported that the hotels cited unavailability as the reason for not accommodating him.

Similarly, accommodations in Montevideo, Uruguay, also refused to host Waters, with no specific reasons given, as per a Pagina 12 report. Waters, still in Sao Paulo, Brazil, following a recent performance, expressed disappointment over missing a dinner with Uruguay’s former President José Mujica due to the situation.

Waters attributed the cancellations to pressures from pro-Israel groups, stating that they have led to his “cancellation” due to his outspoken views on Palestinian rights.

Roby Schindler, president of the Central Israelite Committee of Uruguay, reportedly wrote to the Sofitel hotel, urging it not to accommodate Waters. Schindler accused Waters of using his celebrity status to spread lies and hatred against Israel and Jews, warning that hosting him would inadvertently spread his alleged hateful messages.

Waters has faced longstanding accusations of antisemitism, including criticisms from the U.S. State Department, which cited his repeated use of antisemitic tropes. Waters, however, strongly refutes these claims, attributing them to his stance on Palestinian human rights.

In an interview with journalist Glenn Greenwald, Waters commented on the recent Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, claiming that the Israeli response exaggerated the event, including fabricated stories of extreme violence.

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