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
Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities
“This is one of the world's greatest overlooked human rights problems today. Tens of millions of people are still locked up, out of public view. The challenge is enormous.”
Latin American mayors and governors visit Israel amid antisemitism wave
CAM said that the trip came as Jewish organizations were raising the alarm regarding a "tsunami" of antisemitism in Latin America.
First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei
Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an "imbecile," a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism" and the devil's man on earth.
A Chilean-Jewish artist strives to capture the entire Torah in massive murals
The majority of Chile’s Jews belong to the Masorti movement, but Avayu didn’t always know that much about Judaism, let alone the Torah.
Brazilian MPs challenge president, visit Israel on solidarity mission
Brazilian delegation to visit Israel to show solidarity in light of comments by Brazil's president against Israel's operation in Gaza.
First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year
The seminary is named after American rabbi Marshall Meyer, a New York native who worked to revitalize the Conservative movement in Buenos Aires from 1958 to 1984.
Venezuela seeks to channel Moscow, Tehran and Hamas wars - analysis
Venezuela has been a near-dictatorship for years and has joined a number of anti-western countries, such as Russia, Iran and Turkey, in pushing a global agenda to challenge the US and Western order.
Jewish School administrators from Latin America visit Israel in solidarity mission
During their visit, they explored the Gaza envelope area and held a meeting with the President of Israel Isaac Herzog.
Ecuador VP says she will go to Israel amid spat with president
Noboa assigned her the sole function of collaborating with peace efforts between Israel and Hamas in a presidential decree, a role that Abad is expected to fulfill from Ecuador's embassy in Tel Aviv.
Israel condemns Belize gov't decision to suspend diplomatic ties
The Latin American country suspended ties due to Israel's refusal to implement a ceasefire.
