Latin america
Latin American Jewish leaders confront antisemitism’s old roots and new forms at Buenos Aires forum
Antisemitic trends were at the center of a gathering in Buenos Aires, where more than 250 Jewish leaders and officials from 13 countries met to discuss how to combat antisemitism.
‘A seat at the table’: Latin American Jewish women call for a new era of leadership
More than 60,000 Christians, Jews march in Peru in support of Israel, against antisemitism
Brazil's President Lula won, but its people elected ‘a divided government’ - analysis
US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York
In his speech to the global gathering on Tuesday, Petro also hit out at Trump, saying the US leader was "complicit in genocide" in Gaza.
Fiery accident leaves 15 dead in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
The accident, which occurred on the highway between Merida and Campeche, killed passengers traveling in a trailer, a car, and a taxi.
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.
