Latin america
Handala group places bounty for beheading of critics after Piers Morgan show - report
Experts previously told Iran International that CJNG was among the many Iran-linked groups spreading insecurity across Latin America.
As socialist governments fall, Israel must seize moment in Latin America - opinion
Direct flights, Jerusalem embassy move mark historic turn in Argentina-Israel ties - opinion
Rights groups sue US State Department over pause on immigrant visas from 75 countries
Milei to receive $1m. Genesis prize at Knesset for Latin America–Israel outreach - exclusive
The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) selected Milei earlier this year for what it called his “unequivocal support” of the Jewish state.
One fifth of Spanish-language X posts antisemitic, Jew-hatred increases across all platforms
This was revealed by the Latin American initiative Web Observatory in its annual Internet Antisemitism Report for 2024.
Centuries-old Danish slave shipwrecks discovered off Costa Rica’s coast
“This is one of the most dramatic events in Denmark’s maritime history — and now we know where it happened,” said marine archaeologist Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch.
Paraguay’s terror designation of IRGC matters - opinion
While Paraguay may be a small country geographically, this act demonstrates that moral clarity and international responsibility are not reserved for global superpowers.
Israel Foreign Ministry recommends that tourists not travel to Bolivia
After dozens of Israelis were turned away at Bolivian border, Foreign Ministry urges caution for Israeli travellers.
Israel launches $1m. plan to protect Jewish students on European campuses amid antisemitism surge
Jewish students worldwide faced an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campuses since the October 7th attacks, which prompted Israel’s $1m. Initiative.
Proposed US bill pushes for Hezbollah ban in Latin America
The preamble explained that Hezbollah was growing its infrastructure in Peru, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, with a focus on infiltrating criminal networks.
Bolivia recognizes CAM for work combating antisemitism in Latin America
“Proud of Shay Salamon, who leads all of our Hispanic and Latin American initiatives at [Combat Antisemitism Movement]," said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman.
Argentina honors slain Bibas mother and children, declaring two days of national mourning
In Buenos Aires, the Planetarium, the Woman’s Bridge, the Usina del Arte, and the Lezama Palace will be illuminated. The city’s iconic Obelisk changed to illuminate images of Shiri and her two sons.
Global fintech company Airwallex expands its operations in Latin America
CEO Or Liban: "Airwallex is committed to providing Israeli companies with the ability to expand their businesses into Latin American countries, particularly Brazil and Mexico."
