Latin america
Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran president-elect in Jerusalem, vows reset in diplomatic ties
Sa’ar said Latin America is undergoing “major political change” and framed Asfura’s visit as an opportunity to reset ties.
Venezuela releases Israeli prisoner accused of being a 'foreign mercenary'
Retired Argentinian general claims Israelis caused Patagonia wildfires in antisemitic conspiracy
Maduro's fall decimates the Russia-Iran-China axis in Latin America - opinion
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."
Latin Americans dominant among new ambassadors
Three out of four new ambassadors who presented their credentials to President Isaac Herzog were from El Salvador, Ecuador, and Costa Rica
October 7 Spanish-language docuseries highlights yet-unseen side of Hamas massacre
The project aims to "make sure broad Latino non-Jewish audiences understand that Latinos were also impacted by Hamas' massacre."
Hanukkah in Uruguay: CAM joins partners in Latin America for festival of lights
“On this holiday, we must shine together the light of truth and our common values and vision for a just, pluralistic, and hate-free societ,” said Shay Salamon.
Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America
Gustavo Petro in Colombia, Gabriel Boric in Chile, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil are all vehement critics of Israel.
