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
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.
