Latin america
Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty
The Lachsters made the move to Israel at the start of 2023, and it hasn’t always been easy.
A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America
Dominican Republic designates Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Why is Israel gaining allies across the world? - opinion
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.
Latin American nations demand action against Iranian threats, declare solidarity with Israel
CAM forum in Costa Rica highlights Latin America’s role in combating antisemitism and supporting Israel’s security.
No. 12: Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's first female and Jewish president
Despite being almost silent on the Israel-Hamas war, Claudia Sheinbaum's focus on policy addressing Mexico's economic inequality cements her as an influential leader.
A proactive approach to Latin America antisemitism after October 7 - opinion
Since the October 7 atrocities, attacks against Jews exploded by nearly 1,000% in Brazil. We need to boldly make the case for Israel.
How do you solve a problem like Maduro? - opinion
At stake as Maduro clings to power is further political and economic chaos and international isolation.
From Essaouira to Latin America: Reviving the Moroccan Jewish Diaspora’s rich history
'These exchanges culminated in a collective commitment to strengthen bonds between Jewish communities across Latin America and their historical roots in Morocco.'
Education, leadership, and hope reunited in Buenos Aires
The Jewish Educational Vision Forum took place recently in Buenos Aires, bringing together school principals from 11 Latin American countries to promote collaboration and networking.