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Latin American lawmakers unite in Montevideo to confront rising antisemitism

The gathering culminated in a joint declaration by participants committing to coordinated regional action, which included fighting antisemitism

In a significant show of regional cooperation, lawmakers from across Latin America convened in Montevideo last week for the First Congress of the Latin American Coalition of Legislators Against Antisemitism, aimed at developing a coordinated strategy to combat rising Jew-hatred across the continent.
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The US flag flutters at the US embassy in Caracas on March 14, 2026, ten days after the restoration of diplomatic relations following the capture of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid.

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Harvesting coffee cherries that contain the coffee beans used to make coffee.

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At Peru temple site, archaeologists explore 3,000-year-old 'condor's passageway'

The entrance to the "condor's passageway" was first explored by a Stanford University team using cameras mounted on robots.

 The archaeological site of Chavin de Huantar, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is seen some 155 miles (250 km) north of Lima July 18, 2008. A museum opened near the site with an exhibition of ceramic pieces and rock sculptures from a culture that flourished around 900 B.C.

Shivat Zion: Helping Israel's non-English speaking olim

A void exists for people making aliyah from Western Europe and Latin America. From that void emerged Shivat Zion.

 DISTRIBUTING NEW Israel IDs to French olim (Illustrative).

International Latin singer Ozuna to perform in Israel for the second time

Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado – known by his stage name Ozuna – will return to Israel for his second performance in Rishon LeZion.

 Ozuna is set to make his second trip to Israel.

Deepdub on track to provide AI-generated dubbing for the film and TV industry

The company uses generative AI in order to localize video content with computer-generated replicas of actors speaking in foreign languages.

Artificial intelligence (Ilustrative)

Medvedev: US is forcing support of Ukrainian 'Nazi regime'

Medvedev listed why countries from every continent do not need Ukraine to exist, calling on the memory of emotive historic and modern day conflicts and injustices to justify his perception.

Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev gives an interview at the Gorki state residence outside Moscow, Russia, January 25, 2022.

Latino America Festival to take place at the Tel Aviv Museum next week

In Brazil alone, there are umpteen musical idioms, including samba, bossa nova, choro and frevo to mention but a few.

 TRUMPETER-VOCALIST Andrea Motis with regular collaborator pianist Ignasi Terraza.

Latin American legislators join Jewish groups to spread IHRA definition of antisemitism

Representatives from ten countries – such as Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala Brazil and more – will be in attendance.

The Israel Allies Foundation holds a conference on antisemitism in the Congress of Guatemala.

Mexico agents find 269 migrants in trailer near southern border

Many migrants pass through Tuxtla on their journey to escape poverty and violence elsewhere in Latin America.

 Employees of the National Institute of Migration (INM) of Mexico stand at the border between Mexico and the United States, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico January 7, 2023.

Brazil police make arrests, probe coup attempt in Bolsonaro riots

Thursday's operation was related to a riot on December 12, the day Lula's victory was certified.

 A man uses his hand to cover his mouth during a protest held by supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro against President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who won a third term following the presidential election run-off, at the Army Headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, November 15, 2022

Latin America’s biggest online retailer says it reduced antisemitic products by 89% this year

Last year, the company announced that it would purge books such as “Mein Kampf” and “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,” as well as Nazi coins, posters and memorabilia, from its offerings.

 Stelleo Tolda, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MercadoLibre (Online marketplace company) poses at the entrance of the company's headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 10, 2017.