Latin america

The past returns: Justice, terrorism, and Hezbollah’s global shadow - opinion

Israel is not only confronting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; it is confronting a global architecture built over decades.

|ByNICOLE MISCHEL
IDF activity in southern Lebanon, April 15, 2026.
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.

Latin American lawmakers unite in Montevideo to confront rising antisemitism

The gathering culminated in a joint declaration by participants committing to coordinated regional action, which included fighting antisemitism

|ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
President of the Inter-American Development Bank Ilan Goldfajn, built a career defined by movement.

Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge

From water technology to start-ups, the IDB chief sees a growing opportunity for Israeli investors in a region of 660 million

|ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH IDB GROUP
The US flag flutters at the US embassy in Caracas on March 14, 2026, ten days after the restoration of diplomatic relations following the capture of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid.

US push for Western Hemisphere dominance could extend to Cuba and Nicaragua, experts say

Trump's new policy, which he calls the “Donroe" Doctrine, aims to establish US dominance throughout the Western Hemisphere by replacing regime leaders with US-allied governments.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Milei announces launch of Isaac Accords in meeting with Israel’s foreign minister

Argentina has formally launched the Isaac Accords, a new initiative aimed at strengthening political, economic and cultural cooperation between Israel and Latin America.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
FM Gideon Sa'ar and Argentinian President Javier Milei.

Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion

Peru's political chaos continues: Castillo's jailing brings the total to five former presidents behind bars. Peru has cycled through six presidents since 2018.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
Peru's former President Pedro Castillo arrives for the beginning of his oral trial on charges of rebellion and other offenses against the state, in Lima, Peru March 4, 2025.

Rubio instructs US diplomats to urge host gov'ts to restrict immigration - report

Diplomats were given talking points, including naming displacement and sexual assault as an impact of mass migration or the prevalence of radical Islam among certain populations.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to journalists at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport after the G7 foreign ministers meeting, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, November 12, 2025.

Israeli FM Sa’ar meets with Paraguayan counterpart and President Peña in Asuncion

“Paraguay continues to strengthen alliances that look to the future,” said Peña, and stated that Sa’ar is “developing a work agenda" between both countries.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025ByTPS
FM Gideon Sa'ar with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña.

A kosher miracle in the cloud forest of Panama

Like many other Chabad shlihim (emissaries), Yakov's and Hana's mission was to bring increased Yiddishkeit to Jews, wherever they may be.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByMARK GORDON, DAVID ZEV HARRIS
MORTON’S KOSHER bakehouse is popular with locals and Jewish visitors alike.

Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere

The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."

NOVEMBER 14, 2025ByREUTERS
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2025.

The Isaac Accords: Building New Bridges Between Israel and Latin America

Genesis Prize Co-Founder and Chairman Stan Polovets and Ambassador Fitz Haney discuss President Milei’s bold vision, U.S. support, and the next frontier of Israel’s diplomacy

OCTOBER 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Co-Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation Stan Polovets presents the Genesis Prize to 2025 Laureate President Javier Milei of Argentina

Gideon Sa'ar congratulates new Bolivian president, shares hope to renew Israel ties

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar congratulated Bolivia’s president-elect Rodrigo Paz, saying Israel aims to open a “new chapter” in bilateral relations after two decades of strained ties.

OCTOBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Foreign Ministry infographic displaying a phone call between Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Bolivian President-elect Rodrigo Paz, October 20, 2025.

Latin American Leaders Unite in Solidarity with Israel

They launch a joint action against Antisemitism at the Rio de Janeiro Forum

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
CAM's fifth-annual Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stand with the forum's joint declaration, Oct. 13, 2025.

US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York

In his speech to the global gathering on Tuesday, Petro also hit out at Trump, saying the US leader was "complicit in genocide" in Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025.