Latin america

ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land

The international response team was deployed to Venezuela on June 29, ZAKA posted on Facebook on Wednesday.

Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026.
Demonstrators protest against what they say are U.S. threats to Latin American sovereignty during the International Solidarity Action 'United for Peace' in Latin America and the Caribbean, in Panama City, Panama, November 27, 2025.

Latin America’s shift redraws Israel’s media battle - opinion

his photograph shows shadows of volunteers rescuers appearing during an operation by US rescuers to find survivors in Catia la Mar in La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 30, 2026.

'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters

People look at burned-down buildings after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 30, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.

Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors


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.

 Mr. Silvio Joskowicz, member of the board of the World Zionist Organization and head of the department for Zionist enterprise

Argentinian President Javier Milei receives ILAN's first Innovation in Politics Award

According to the statement, ILAN operates on the 'Israeli Innovation Triangle' model, which unites government, academia, and private initiative to achieve a effective innovation ecosystem.

Argentinian President Javier Milei receives ILAN's 1st Innovation in Politics Award.

Jewish leaders from 17 countries convene, discussing Latin American Judaism post October 7

Latin American Jewish leadership network convenes in Cancún, addressing future challenges.

 142 leaders from 17 countries came together in Cancún.

Bolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace

Heavily armed soldiers and armored vehicles were seen gathering in the capital's central Plaza Murillo, according to videos shared on social media.

 A soldier sits atop an military vehicle as Bolivia's President Luis Arce "denounced the irregular mobilization" of some units of the country's army, in La Paz, Bolivia June 26, 2024.

Mexico's first Jewish president: Who is Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico City is home to a large Jewish population, numbering approximately 50,000 people. As the community is largely conservative, most did not vote for her. 

 Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum gestures as she speaks on the day she is certified as presidential candidate for the ruling National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party during a ceremony, in Mexico City, Mexico September 10, 2023.

Volcano in Iceland erupts for fifth time since December

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, shooting lava 50 meters high, causing disruptions, evacuations, and infrastructure damage, highlighting ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula

 Hot lava flows from Mount Ruang volcano during an eruption in Sitaro, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, April 17, 2024.

Hatred from the Casa de Nariño: Colombia severs ties with Israel - Opinion

The Colombian President and those who share his beliefs, have chosen to make their stand on the wrong side of history.

 Nitsana Darshan-Leitner

The $20b shipwreck at the heart of a legal dispute in Colombia

Colombia, Spain and an American salvage company all claim ownership of the wreck - dubbed the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" - and its cargo.


Organization of American States Secretary-General honored for work countering antisemitism

OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro is honored for his efforts against antisemitism at a Washington symposium organized by CAM and B’nai B’rith International.

 Luis Almagro, OAS Secretary General (23/2/2017)

Latino Americans hold unfavorable views of Trump, Biden, still favor Democrats - poll

Despite favoring Democrats, the poll shows that concerns about the economy, immigration, and the 'American Dream' persist.

 El presidente estadounidense Joe Biden (izq.) y el ex presidente Donald Trump.