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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.

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.

By WALLA!
17/04/2024

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.

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

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

To fight antisemitism in Latin America, one must recognize it

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

By JOSEPH BOUCHARD , GARION FRANKEL
09/04/2024

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.”

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
19/03/2024

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.

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.

By REUTERS
11/02/2024

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.

By JACOB KESSLER/JTA
20/12/2023

Brazilian MPs challenge president, visit Israel on solidarity mission

Brazilian delegation to visit Israel to show solidarity in light of comments by Brazil's president against Israel's operation in Gaza.

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