Latin america
Israeli technology could halt Colombia's drug traffickers as relations improve between the nations
Abelardo de la Espriella aims to restore diplomatic ties, pursue an embassy in Jerusalem, and reverse Colombia’s position at the International Court of Justice.
Cuban spy one of US's biggest intelligence failures, Rubio says, accuses Cuba of funding protesters
Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America
ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land
US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say
Seven US warships and one nuclear-powered fast attack submarine are either in the region or expected to be there soon, carrying more than 4,500 sailors and Marines.
Colombia passes secret order institutionalizing Palestine support, Israel opposition
An investigation reveals that Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a little-known directive institutionalizing support for Palestine, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders.
Milei launches $1m US nonprofit to boost Israel–Latin America ties
Modeled after the Abraham Accords, the Isaac Accords encourage Latin American governments to cooperate with Israel, confront antisemitism, and reject terror ideologies.
Editor's Notes: Could the Abraham Accords get a Latin twist? Argentina's amb. says yes
“Our two countries aren’t merely partners. We’re brothers who share the same values of liberty and democracy,” the Argentinian ambassador said.
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.
