Latin america

Latin American Jewish leaders confront antisemitism’s old roots and new forms at Buenos Aires forum

Antisemitic trends were at the center of a gathering in Buenos Aires, where more than 250 Jewish leaders and officials from 13 countries met to discuss how to combat antisemitism.

Panelists discuss the rise of antisemitism after Oct. 7 at the Latin American Forum to Combat Antisemitism, held in Buenos Aires Nov. 1, 2026. From left, Ariel Isaak of the Latin American Jewish Congress; Arezoo Hersel-Rohila of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Fernando Lottenberg of the Organi
LATIN AMERICAN Jewish women participating in the Voice of the People initiative photographed with the author (second right) in Budapest, where they discussed the importance of greater female representation, diversity, and inclusion in Jewish communal leadership.

‘A seat at the table’: Latin American Jewish women call for a new era of leadership

March in Lima, Peru of over 60,000 Christians and Jews in solidarity with Israel and in memory of the Holocaust, October 31, 2026.

More than 60,000 Christians, Jews march in Peru in support of Israel, against antisemitism

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26.

Brazil's President Lula won, but its people elected ‘a divided government’ - analysis


Hezbollah sends Latin American recruits to Lebanon for training before targeting Jewish communities

Operation Trapiche, a counterterrorism operation launched by Brazil’s Federal Police in November 2023 with support from Israel’s Mossad, has shed light on Hezbollah’s efforts to outsource operatives.

A shop assistant, who refused to be identified, displays T-shirts presenting the official logotype of radical Islamic Shiite group Hezbollah (L) and another of Lebanese Army´s special forces (R), on sale at an army and navy police supply shop, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 28, 2006.

Colombia deepens ties with Israel, considers Holocaust alliance membership after embassy opening

Israeli Ambassador Vivian Aisen tells TML that the countries’ foreign ministers discussed a possible application, adding a previously unannounced initiative to Bogotá’s diplomatic realignment.

Minister Omar Bula cuts the ribbon, FM Gideon Saar and Mayor Moshe Lion -  credit Rafi Ben Hakoon - GPO.jpeg - Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar cuts the ribbon, alongside  Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion,  at the inauguration of Colombia's embassy in

Paraguay will not renounce friendship with Israel despite political costs, VP tells 'Post'

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In an exclusive interview, Paraguay's vice president pledged to preserve his country's alliance with Israel, and expand cooperation against Iranian threats.

PARAGUAYAN VICE President Pedro Alliana visits Israel to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, proving his country’s steadfast friendship with the Jewish state.

Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis

Fifty-six countries, ranging from the United States, Britain, France and Germany to Bahrain, Morocco and Japan, reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the the UN restrictions restored against Iran.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks as he holds a picture of Ali Khamenei, former Supreme Leader of Iran, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 23, 2026.

Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries

In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

As Brazil heads to run-off, Israel’s Latin America ties are placed in spotlight - analysis

Flavio Bolsonaro’s first-round victory over Lula da Silva puts Brazil at the center of a broader political shift in Latin America that could strengthen ties with Israel.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties

Following his UN address, Netanyahu held talks with Latin American leaders on strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation, including possible expansion of the Isaac Accords.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Trump pledges 'unmatched military might' against drug cartels at UNGA

Speaking to world leaders at the UN General Assembly, Trump cast drug cartels as "the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere" and urged a tougher response to transnational crime.

US President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

MDA hosts knowledge-sharing workshop for Latin American, Spanish emergency organization officials

Over the years, MDA has partnered in "transferring knowledge and assisting in the establishment and development of emergency medical systems in various countries."

Magen David Adom vehicles.

As a hostile world turns cold shoulder, Israel finds new friends in Latin America

Latin American governments are deploying resources to combat antisemitism, many of them drawing closer to Israel

In a significant show of regional cooperation, lawmakers from across Latin America convened in Montevideo last week for the First Congress of the Latin American Coalition of Legislators Against Antisemitism, aimed at developing a coordinated strategy to combat rising Jew-hatred across the continent.