Paraguay

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties

Following his UN address, Netanyahu held talks with Latin American leaders on strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation, including possible expansion of the Isaac Accords.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion

Nauru’s new embassy in Jerusalem reflects years of diplomatic support for Israel and a friendship that has endured international pressure.

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Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin Cymerman speaks to The Media Line, September 1, 2026.

'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties

Alejandro Rubin points to growing beef exports and water cooperation, while acknowledging delays in implementing other agreements.

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(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.

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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.

MAY 4, 2025BySHAY SALAMON
PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT Santiago Peña’s bold and principled designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization positions Paraguay firmly within a growing coalition of nations determined to confront terrorism and the forces which sustain it, says the writer.

Sa’ar praises Paraguay for designating IRGC, Hamas, Hezbollah as terror orgs.

"More countries should follow suit and join the fight against Iranian aggression and terrorism," Sa'ar added. 

APRIL 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(Illustrative) Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar over a backdrop of Houthi military recruits.

Silence on antisemitism is complicity, warns Paraguay's ex-president

The former president decried double standards against the state of Israel, such as those denying the Jewish state the right to exist.

MARCH 27, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Paraguayan former president Horacio Cartes attends a at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025

Year in review: What were the biggest events, stories in Jerusalem of 2024?

From the Iran attack and the Paraguayan embassy move to the waves of protests and the taking down of UNRWA, these are the biggest events and stories in Jerusalem of 2024.

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByAARON REICH
Israelis in Jerusalem are seen protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire defense minister Yoav Gallant, near the Prime Minister’s Residence, Nov. 6, 2024.

Grapevine: Hello, Paraguay!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

DECEMBER 21, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Paraguay recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara following Knesset speaker advocacy

Paraguayan Parliament passed a resolution supporting Morocco’s Western Sahara sovereignty after the Israeli meetings.

DECEMBER 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Amir Ohana, President of the Knesset, with President of Moroccan Parliamentץ

Why Paraguay’s support for Israel matters now more than ever - opinion 

Reestablishing the embassy in Jerusalem is more than a symbolic act.

DECEMBER 13, 2024ByMARAM STERN
Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

Paraguayan president: ‘Think of Paraguay like an extension of Israeli territory’

Peña reopened Paraguay’s embassy to Israel in an official ceremony in Jerusalem on Thursday.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByCORINNE BAUM
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena (L) sits next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the reopening of the Paraguay embassy in Jerusalem, on December 12, 2024.

Paraguay reaffirms support for Israel, inaugurates new Jerusalem embassy

Peña took office last year and shortly afterward announced the embassy's move back to Jerusalem.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Paraguay's president Santiago Pena speaks at the Knesset. December 11, 2024.

‘I’ll call you Santi, and you call me Bougie’: Israeli president meets Paraguayan president

Herzog told Peña that after the painful and agonizing year that Israel has gone through, Paraguay’s friendship is very meaningful.

DECEMBER 11, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israel President Isaac Herzog meets with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, December 11, 2024.