Uruguay

‘Jews, we know what you did’: Jewish teens chased in antisemitic attack in Uruguay

Attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threatened the mother with paving tiles, the community said as prosecutors probed a possible hate crime.

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People with Uruguayan and Israeli flags attend a rally in support of Israel, in Montevideo on October 11, 2023.
An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

Uruguay suspends agreement with Hebrew University, citing latest Gaza City occupation plan

The decision comes after just weeks of announcing the agreement between ANII and the university, which would have seen the opening of offices from the Uruguayan agency in Jerusalem.

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Ambato, Ecuador.

Uruguayan footballer Mathías Acuña, 32, found dead in Ecuador hotel room

In the months leading up to his death, Acuña had been embroiled in personal difficulties. He was under investigation for alleged physical and psychological abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Lu Rodríguez.

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Chabad Rabbi Mendy Shemtov lights a Hanukkah menorah, Trouville Square, Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec. 26, 2024.

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.

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PA, Mercosur sign free trade agreement

Venezuela joins Common Southern Market for singing free trade pact; Malki signs agreement in Uruguay.

DECEMBER 21, 2011ByJPOST.COM STAFF
PA's Malki (R), Brazil's Patriota (C), Uruguay's Almargo (L)

Even angels grow up

The South American vocal group Teen Angels will be winging their way to Tel Aviv this coming weekend.

MARCH 12, 2011ByDAVID BRINN
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PA official: Chile, Uruguay to recognize Palestinian state

Ecuador will join Brazil in welcoming a Palestinian Embassy, Riyad al-Maliki says; Chilean president to visit West Bank.

JANUARY 2, 2011By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Ecuador formally recognizes Palestinian state

President Rafael Correa follows other S. American countries and signs official recognition of Palestine as independent state with 1967 borders.

DECEMBER 25, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Rattling The Cage: Goodbye Obama, hello world

Recognition by Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay is a welcome gesture of impatience at Israel’s denial of Palestinians’ right to statehood in pre-1967 borders.

DECEMBER 15, 2010ByLARRY DERFNER
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May God bless and keep the president of the United States

DECEMBER 13, 2010ByIRA SHARKANSKY
The Jerusalem Post

Column One: Why Latin America turned

Given the US policy trajectory, it is again obvious that the only one Israel can rely on to defend its interests is Israel.

DECEMBER 10, 2010ByCAROLINE B. GLICK
The Jerusalem Post

More S. American countries may recognize 'Palestine'

Israeli officials concerned Mexico, Ecuador and El Salvador poised to follow Brazilian lead and acknowledge full sovereignty of PA for first time.

DECEMBER 10, 2010ByHERB KEINON
Abbas smiling

WJC, ADL slam S. American recognition of 'Palestine'

Lauder says comments could derail peace process; Foxman: Actions taken by Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay undermine bridge-building.

DECEMBER 8, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
Ronald Lauder

South American countries recognize Palestinian state

Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay recognize "free and independent" Palestine with 1967 borders; Israel: recognition contradicts road map.

DECEMBER 6, 2010ByJORDANA HORN, HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, HERB KEI
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