Colombian Jews

Colombia’s president exploits antisemitism for political gain - opinion

Colombia would be better served by leadership that embraces and safeguards its Jewish community, rather than one that contributes to antisemitism both within its borders and around the globe.

 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024
 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024

Colombian president: Zionism partially owns international financial capital

 A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.

Colombia's diplomatic break from Israel impacts trade, security, and global relations - explainer

 Bello Synagogue's morning prayer service, April 24, 2023.

Colombian descendants of Crypto-Jews rediscover their roots


Colombian senator to 'Post': Christianity is Judaism for gentiles

Meet Colombia's first-known Jewish senator, Edgar Palacio Mizrahi.

 Colombian Senator Edgar Palacio Mizrahi

Colombia to open Jerusalem trade office in nod to Israel's sovereignty

Office opening is seen as a partial victory for the campaign to push international recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Ivan Duque Marquez, President of Colombia, visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, 7 November 2021.

Colombian Jewish news anchor refused to cross herself, forced to resign

Channel 1’s Cathy Bekerman was asked to resign after refusing the order by Yamid Amat, newscast director of the CM& broadcast network.

An Argentine soccer fan dressed up as Pope Francis holds a cross

Colombia's president praises Israel for help in massive landmine clearing efforts

After Afghanistan, there are more anti-personnel mines in Colombia than any other country in the world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos

Colombians arrive in Israel to learn how to clear land mines

One official characterized Israeli efforts in helping the mine-clearing efforts in Colombia as a “humanitarian civilian” action.

Soldiers from the Colombian Multinational Forces and Observers battalion to Sinai

Can Israel and Palestine learn from Colombia?

The bottom line is that the road is twisted and belabored, full of fresh trauma and setbacks.

WILL ALL this be over now? Members of the 51st Front of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) patrol in the remote mountains of Colombia, last month

How will Colombia's historic detente with rebels affect Jerusalem-Bogota ties?

Colombia was the only South American country that did not follow Brazil’s lead in 2010 and 2011 and recognize the Palestinian Authority as a Palestinian state.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon in Jerusalem, June 2013

Colombian actress faces backlash over remarks on Hollywood Jews and the Oscars

The former Miss Colombia causes uproar over tweet using play on the similar-sounding Spanish words for an expletive slang term and 'Jewish.'

Director Laszlo Nemes (C) poses with the award for Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language for the Hungarian film "Son of Saul" with the film's star Geza Rohrig (2nd L) and other crew during the 73rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California January 10, 2016.

"What happens in Israel affects the Jewish communities specially with regards to the conflict"

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How does a Narco-State work?

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Colombian beauty wins Miss Universe in shadow of Israel-Lebanon photobomb controversy

A 22-year-old business student and model from Barranquilla, Colombia, was named Miss Universe on Sunday at the annual beauty pageant.

Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe