Latin america

Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran president-elect in Jerusalem, vows reset in diplomatic ties

Sa’ar said Latin America is undergoing “major political change” and framed Asfura’s visit as an opportunity to reset ties.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura in Jerusalem, January 18, 2026.
Members of the Bolivarian National Police ride in a vehicle, outside the Helicoide detention center, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 9, 2026

Venezuela releases Israeli prisoner accused of being a 'foreign mercenary'

Outgoing Argentine Army Chief Cesar Milani (R) and his replacement Gen. Ricardo Cundom review troops during Cundom's swearing-in ceremony as the new head of the Army at the Patricios Infantry Regiment in Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 29, 2015

Retired Argentinian general claims Israelis caused Patagonia wildfires in antisemitic conspiracy

VENEZUELA’S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro sits with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez during a rally in November 2025.

Maduro's fall decimates the Russia-Iran-China axis in Latin America - opinion


Brazilian Jews and Arabs hold hummus championship to celebrate coexistence — and food

Brazilian Jews and Arabs came together in a community event with a favorite common ground: hummus.

 A team of three Christian Arab Brazilians, seated in front, won first place at the inaugural Abrahamic Hummus Championship in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sept. 21, 2022

Nicaragua asks EU ambassador to leave the country - diplomatic sources

An ambassador from the European Union was asked to leave Nicaragua by government officials.

 Nicaragua declares EU ambassador to country persona non grata -local media

A renewed Iran nuclear deal would have mixed effects on Latin America

The entrance of Iran as a potential market of interest for investors could push investors away from Latin America into Iran’s hands, according to political analyst Dr. Daniel Linsker.

Pedestrians walk by Argentina's Central Bank in Buenos Aires' financial district, October 2, 2014.

Latin-Jewish alliance aims to use star power to combat antisemitism and misinformation in media

A new effort initiated by Fuente Latina, a pro-Israel Spanish-language media group launched in 2012, aims to combat antisemitism and prevent it from seeping into community discourse.

 Fuente Latina CEO Leah Soibel shown with Raúl De Molina, co-host of the Univision Network, who has endorsed the Latin-Jewish Alliance.

1,500 Jewish educators take part in Latin America education conference

The annual conference, aimed at teaching the Hebrew language and Jewish identity, will be recognized as an accredited program for the continuing education of all Argentinian teachers.

A plenary session at the Jewish education conference at the Martin Buber school in Buenos Aires.

At least 51 dead in prison riot fire in Colombia - prisons agency

The director of the INPEC prison agency told local radio a fire started during a protest by prisoners.

 Clothes hang outside cells of La Modelo jail in Bogota February 19, 2016.

Four killed, 70 injured in partial collapse of bullring in Colombia

Ambulances were sent from the nearby cities of Ibague and Melgar to help the injured, who have overwhelmed El Espinal's hospital.

 Debris is seen after part of a grandstand collapsed in a bullring, during the celebration of the San Pedro festivities in El Espinal, Colombia June 26, 2022.

Israel Latin America Network (ILAN) expands to US, Costa Rica, Chile, Guatemala and other countries

Awards were given to key groundbreaking figures with a global reputation who have promoted relations between Israel and Latin America in the areas of health, quality of environment, economy and tech.

 Award recipients

Ecuador to move toward Israel at UN, opens Jerusalem innovation office

Jerusalem and Quito have had formal diplomatic ties since 1949, but Lasso's arrival here on Monday marks the first time that the country's president has visited Israel. 

Educator announces opening of official innovation office in Jerusalem, May 12, 2022. L to R: Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso and Israel's Science and Technology Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen, May 12, 2022.

Argentina official says Israel should help investigate 1994 AMIA bombing

Israel was not a target of the attack — the bombing, widely believed to have been carried out by terrorists backed by Iran, occurred in Buenos Aires.

A memorial to the victims of the 1994 AMIA bombing