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


Volcano in Iceland erupts for fifth time since December

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, shooting lava 50 meters high, causing disruptions, evacuations, and infrastructure damage, highlighting ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula

 Hot lava flows from Mount Ruang volcano during an eruption in Sitaro, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, April 17, 2024.

Hatred from the Casa de Nariño: Colombia severs ties with Israel - Opinion

The Colombian President and those who share his beliefs, have chosen to make their stand on the wrong side of history.

 Nitsana Darshan-Leitner

The $20b shipwreck at the heart of a legal dispute in Colombia

Colombia, Spain and an American salvage company all claim ownership of the wreck - dubbed the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" - and its cargo.


Organization of American States Secretary-General honored for work countering antisemitism

OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro is honored for his efforts against antisemitism at a Washington symposium organized by CAM and B’nai B’rith International.

 Luis Almagro, OAS Secretary General (23/2/2017)

Latino Americans hold unfavorable views of Trump, Biden, still favor Democrats - poll

Despite favoring Democrats, the poll shows that concerns about the economy, immigration, and the 'American Dream' persist.

 El presidente estadounidense Joe Biden (izq.) y el ex presidente Donald Trump.

To fight antisemitism in Latin America, one must recognize it - opinion

The media has failed to expose the day-to-day dangers faced by Jews living in less prominent regions such as Latin America. 

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei in Jerusalem, in February.

Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities

“This is one of the world's greatest overlooked human rights problems today. Tens of millions of people are still locked up, out of public view. The challenge is enormous.”

 Eric Rosenthal, founder and executive director of Disability Rights International, testifies on Dec. 6, 2022, before a Senate committee in support of the International Children with Disabilities Protection Act.

Latin American mayors and governors visit Israel amid antisemitism wave

CAM said that the trip came as Jewish organizations were raising the alarm regarding a "tsunami" of antisemitism in Latin America.

 Mayors from Latin America at October 7 massacre site.

First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei

Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an "imbecile," a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism" and the devil's man on earth.

 Argentina's President Javier Milei looks on during a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024.

A Chilean-Jewish artist strives to capture the entire Torah in massive murals

The majority of Chile’s Jews belong to the Masorti movement, but Avayu didn’t always know that much about Judaism, let alone the Torah.

 Avayu calls each of his works a self portrait of himself.