Chile

Chile, Honduras return ambassadors to Israel for first time since October 7

During his meeting with Chile's ambassador, Herzog addressed ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Gaza conflict and referred to the Trump Board of Peace initiative.

President Isaac Herzog is pictured with the Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Beka Dvali on August 3, 2026.
A drone view shows flooded houses after heavy rainfall from a weather front caused flooding and led the Chilean authorities to declare a state of emergency, in La Serena, Chile, July 20, 2026.

Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say

(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

 CHILE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast delivers his State of the Nation address in Valparaiso, Chile, on June 1, 2026.

Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis


An appeal to the UN human rights commissioner - opinion

Sadly, not enough is done regarding human rights abuses and war crimes by Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria and China. Only Israel – and by association, the Jews – are treated as the Devil incarnate.

 UN HIGH COMMISSIONER for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet attends a special session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in Ukraine at the UN in Geneva earlier this month.

Chilean diplomat who saved over 1,200 during the Holocaust honored

Chilean diplomat Samuel del Campo issued Polish and Chilean passports to over 1,200 Polish and Romanian Jews who were confined by Romanian authorities in the Chernivtsi ghetto.

 Samuel del Campo was stationed in Romania during World War II and issued passports to Jews before they were deported to Nazi camps.

Chile’s new president is a win for Iran - comment

Last Sunday, Chileans elected Gabriel Boric, a young, former social justice student activist, as president.

Chile's outgoing president Sebastián Piñera (left) meets with President-elect Gabriel Boric at the presidential palace in Santiago last week.

Anti-Zionist Gabriel Boric's presidential win leaves Chile's Jews worried

Gabriel Boric called Israel a "murderous state" in a meeting with Chile's Jewish community during his campaign.

 Supporters of Chilean presidential candidate Gabriel Boric celebrate after their candidate won the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile, December 19, 2021.

Chilean Jews support this right-wing presidential candidate, his father was likely a Nazi

Documents obtained by the AP suggest that the late Michael Kast joined the Nazi party in 1942, when he was 18.

 Chilean presidential candidate José Antonio Kast addresses supporters in Santiago, Nov. 21, 2021, following the first round of general election results.

'Love is love:' Chile Congress passes same-sex marriage in historic vote

Same-sex marriage was legalized in Chile in a historic vote, just weeks before a divisive presidential election.

 People react at the Chamber of Deputies as the Senate vote to approve a same-sex marriage bill in Valparaiso, Chile December 7, 2021

Chile’s Jews, under anti-Zionist ‘siege,’ back far-right candidate

As in most other Latin American Jewish communities, the majority of Chilean Jews are staunch Zionists who stand behind more conservative leaders because of their perceived support of Israel. 

 Chilean presidential candidate José Antonio Kast addresses supporters in Santiago, Nov. 21, 2021, following the first round of general election results.

Chilean newspaper draws outrage with tribute to Nazi leader Hermann Göring

Göring was found guilty of conspiracy, crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Hermann Goering, pictured at the 1945 Nuremberg Trials, was described by an American warden as a ‘simpering slob’

Son of Chile indigenous leader killed by police

Maubuche people protest against the Chilean government

Leading Chilean presidential candidate faces accusations of antisemitism

Daniel Jadue, the grandson of Palestinian immigrants who runs the Communist Party of Chile, has taken criticism after his high school yearbook page circulated online last month.

A demonstrator waves a Chilean flag during a protest against Chile's government, in Santiago, Chile October 9, 2020.