latin america

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, in Jerusalem, February 20, 2025

Argentina honors slain Bibas mother and children, declaring two days of national mourning

In Buenos Aires, the Planetarium, the Woman’s Bridge, the Usina del Arte, and the Lezama Palace will be illuminated. The city’s iconic Obelisk changed to illuminate images of Shiri and her two sons.

Global fintech company Airwallex expands its operations in Latin America

CEO Or Liban: "Airwallex is committed to providing Israeli companies with the ability to expand their businesses into Latin American countries, particularly Brazil and Mexico."

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
16/02/2025

Latin Americans dominant among new ambassadors

Three out of four new ambassadors who presented their credentials to President Isaac Herzog were from El Salvador, Ecuador, and Costa Rica

Oct. 7 Spanish docuseries reveals unseen side of Hamas massacre

The project aims to "make sure broad Latino non-Jewish audiences understand that Latinos were also impacted by Hamas' massacre."

05/02/2025

Hanukkah in Uruguay: CAM joins partners in Latin America for festival of lights

“On this holiday, we must shine together the light of truth and our common values and vision for a just, pluralistic, and hate-free societ,” said Shay Salamon.

Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America

Gustavo Petro in Colombia, Gabriel Boric in Chile, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil are all vehement critics of Israel.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
27/11/2024

Latin American nations demand action against Iranian threats, declare solidarity with Israel

CAM forum in Costa Rica highlights Latin America’s role in combating antisemitism and supporting Israel’s security.

 Claudia Sheinbaum.

No. 12: Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's first female and Jewish president

Despite being almost silent on the Israel-Hamas war, Claudia Sheinbaum's focus on policy addressing Mexico's economic inequality cements her as an influential leader.

A proactive approach to Latin America antisemitism after October 7

Since the October 7 atrocities, attacks against Jews exploded by nearly 1,000% in Brazil. We need to boldly make the case for Israel.

By AMIR OHANA
21/09/2024

How do you solve a problem like Maduro?

At stake as Maduro clings to power is further political and economic chaos and international isolation.

By TRACY WILKINSON/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
15/08/2024
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