Latin america
24 lawmakers from Latin America condemn Colombian President Petro’s use of Nazi ‘Heil Hitler’
Lawmakers signed a statement promoted by the Coalition of Latin American Legislators Against Antisemitism, led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement
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A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America
Milei launches $1m US nonprofit to boost Israel–Latin America ties
Modeled after the Abraham Accords, the Isaac Accords encourage Latin American governments to cooperate with Israel, confront antisemitism, and reject terror ideologies.
Editor's Notes: Could the Abraham Accords get a Latin twist? Argentina's amb. says yes
“Our two countries aren’t merely partners. We’re brothers who share the same values of liberty and democracy,” the Argentinian ambassador said.
Milei to receive $1m. Genesis prize at Knesset for Latin America–Israel outreach - exclusive
The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) selected Milei earlier this year for what it called his “unequivocal support” of the Jewish state.
One fifth of Spanish-language X posts antisemitic, Jew-hatred increases across all platforms
This was revealed by the Latin American initiative Web Observatory in its annual Internet Antisemitism Report for 2024.
Centuries-old Danish slave shipwrecks discovered off Costa Rica’s coast
“This is one of the most dramatic events in Denmark’s maritime history — and now we know where it happened,” said marine archaeologist Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch.
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.
Israel Foreign Ministry recommends that tourists not travel to Bolivia
After dozens of Israelis were turned away at Bolivian border, Foreign Ministry urges caution for Israeli travellers.
Israel launches $1m. plan to protect Jewish students on European campuses amid antisemitism surge
Jewish students worldwide faced an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campuses since the October 7th attacks, which prompted Israel’s $1m. Initiative.
Proposed US bill pushes for Hezbollah ban in Latin America
The preamble explained that Hezbollah was growing its infrastructure in Peru, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, with a focus on infiltrating criminal networks.
Bolivia recognizes CAM for work combating antisemitism in Latin America
“Proud of Shay Salamon, who leads all of our Hispanic and Latin American initiatives at [Combat Antisemitism Movement]," said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman.
