Argentina

Argentina begins vaccinating children 3-11

Argentina administers Chinese coronavirus vaccine to children ages 3 and up. 'By the end of the year, everyone 3 and up will be protected.'

Argentine court: Ex-prez didn't cover up AMIA bombing

Court dismisses allegations former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner tried to cover up Iran’s role in bombing of Jewish center.

Christians & Muslims help paint over graffiti at Jewish cemetery

Jews, Christians and Muslims come together to paint over swastikas in Argentinian Jewish cemetery.

Jewish groups fume at repeated security breaches at cemetery

Thieves caught trying to take over 200 Jewish headstones from Argentine Jewish cemetery.

Over 100 headstones smashed at Jewish cemetery in Argentina

Mass vandalism at Tablada Cemetery in the Buenos Aires area discovered just before Rosh Hashannah.

Suspects in 1994 AMIA bombing appointed to Iranian government

Iran’s new government appoints 2 suspected in 1994 bombing of Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Argentina uses Jewish cemetery tradition to mark COVID deaths

'March of the Stones' memorial for Argentina's 110,000 COVID dead mirrors Jewish cemetery tradition.

Biden taps Texas Jewish Democrat as ambassador to Argentina

Marc Stanley, prominent Jewish Democrat from Texas and board member of the Israel Policy Forum, chosen to be ambassador to Argentina.

'Banalization of the Holocaust' in Argentine TV show

Popular Argentine TV show uses Anne Frank image to illustrate song about ‘women who don’t leave the house.’

VP slams AMIA trial on anniversary of Jewish center bombing

Argentinian vice president and former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner rails against AMIA trial.

Israel summons Argentinian ambassador

Foreign Ministry demands clarification after Argentina votes for war crimes probe against Israel at the UN Human Rights Council.

Coronavirus: Russia and Argentina declared 'red' countries

Restrictions on travel to and from seven countries extended as Health Ministry adds two more countries to 'red' list.

Argentina mourns son of Buenos Aires rabbi who died in Meron

21-year-old yeshiva student from Argentina among the 45 people to die in the Lag Ba'Omer disaster in Meron.

Two nabbed in Argentina for planning to attack Jews on Shabbat

Suspects planning the attack were arrested with Nazi literature and cash of guns, knives and communications equipment.

Businessman calls Jewish pharma CEO ‘Moishe’ in anti-Jewish rant

Buenos Aires’ “King of Meat” singles out 3 Argentine Jewish businessmen in social media posts, including one with an anti-Semitic epithet.

Argentine soccer fans chant about ‘killing Jews to make soap’

Fans of a Buenos Aires-based soccer team chant about “killing the Jews to make soap” before game against a team with history of Jewish fans.

Argentinian immigration to Israel surges, despite worldwide drop

'Trend toward aliyah is clear and accelerating.' As overall immigration to Israel plummets, number of Argentinian Jews making Aliyah soars.

Diego Schwartzman emotional after winning home Argentina Open

Jewish tennis star wins hometown Argentina Open for the first time.

Argentine Jewish group blasts ex-president hours after his death

DAIA launches scorching criticism of late former Argentinian president Carlos Menem over handling of of terrorist attacks on Jewish targets.

Interpol searching for Argentine rabbi accused of sexual abuse

International police looking in Israel for former rabbi of Buenos Aires synagogue who stands accused of molesting two youths.

Argentina: Jewish leader receives anti-Semitic letter

Argentine Jewish leader gets police protection following anti-Semitic threats.

Argentina: Orthodox Jewish family beaten during vacation

Vacation turns into a nightmare for Orthodox Jewish family physically assaulted by car full of people shouting 'Death to the Jews'.

Acquitted AMIA bombing suspect: Israel kills 'kids in Palestine'

Argentine man recently acquitted of being involved in 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing posts anti-Israel tweet.

Jewish groups outraged as AMIA bombing suspect acquitted

Historic trial of Carlos Telleldin, suspected in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center, ends in acquittal, sparking outrage.

Argentina: Rugby players outed over anti-Semitism reinstated

3 members of Argentina's national rugby team, including the captain, suspended for anti-Jewish tweets - only to be reinstated days later.

Watch: Argentinian police investigating Maradona's death

Reuters reported that Maradona's lawyer requested search of soccer star's physician's home. No info provided on nature of investigation.

Marijuana plants seized from Argentine synagogue’s courtyard

Mayor of rural Argentinian town says synagogue not responsible for marijuana plants on its property, says others took advantage of pandemic

Despite pandemic, Argentina to double kosher meat output in 2021

Israeli rabbis arrive in Argentina to boost kosher meat production - despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Argentine rabbis: 'We don't run a kosher mafia'

Leading rabbis in Argentina deny claims that the price of kosher food has been inflated.

In Argentina, a Jewish businessman starts kosher meat price war

Argentinian-Jewish businessman assails kosher meat industry, calling it a 'mafia' which artificially inflates prices to gouge consumers.

Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition

IHRA working definition offers a comprehensive description of anti-Semitism in its various forms.

60 new immigrants from Argentina land in Israel amid coronavirus

60 olim from Argentina land in Israel. "From an Air France plane, we share with you that in a few moments we will land in our beloved Land."

Argentina: Former DAIA president passes away

Former President of the Delegation of Jewish Associations in Argentina (DAIA) Dr. Jorge Kirszenbaum has passed away at the age of 74.

‘Get Zionism out of Argentina’ is spray-painted in small city

“Get Zionism out of Argentina” and “Israel Terrorism” spray-painted alongside roads in Lujan de Cuyo, a small city in the Mendoza province.

How Buenos Aires’ Jews have weathered the pandemic

Synagogues and community centers are closed, but the Jewish community has found ways to make things work - mostly.

'Condemnation of terrorism can't be under discussion'

In significant meetings with Jewish leaders, Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez condemns the AMIA bombing.

Argentine professor offers bonus to ‘whoever finds a poor Jew’

University professor tells students the Nazis were jealous that Jews got richer while Germans suffered economically.

Israeli rabbis in Argentina give US kosher meat market a boost

Tons of kosher meat certified by Israeli rabbis in Argentina shipped to the US.

Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism

Argentina joins a number of countries in adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Conference of Presidents welcomes the move.

Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at wedding

Eight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina.

Colombian, Argentine Presidents call to congratulate Netanyahu

They discuss Iranian involvement in Latin America; PM praises Colombia decision to declare Hezbollah, Revolutionary Guards terror orgs.

Argentina bringing rabbis to certify kosher meat amid flight ban

Despite flight ban, Argentina plans to bring Israeli rabbis on special charter flight in to certify kosher meat.

Second rescue flight from Argentina takes off

Israeli Ambassador to Argentina: 'We're pleased to see another plane returning our citizens to their country.'

Leaders of Argentina’s kosher food industry succumb to COVID-19

Father of eight, Gabriel Yabra dies of COVID-19 at private medical center in Buenos Aires; two weeks later, father Roberto also succumbs.

From Argentina to Israel: Rescue flight takes off

Upon their arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the returnees will be required to stay at "coronavirus hotel" for two weeks.

Emergency flight to bring Israelis home stranded in Argentina

Israeli embassy urges Israelis in Argentina to register for flight home. 'We don't know when there will be new flights again.'

Rich humans created coronavirus, TV host says

Argentinean journalist said the coronavirus was created by rich Americans and Israelis.

Argentinean journalist:

'Coronavirus was created by rich Americans and Israelis'

Tomás Méndez: 'Richest of the world, some born in US, others in Israel, another in Europe, are owners of your life, who created this virus.'

Argentina: Cremation of Jewish COVID-19 victim stirs controversy

First Jewish victim of COVID-19 in Argentina cremated by local authorities, who claim cremation is best practice to avoid spread of virus.

Argentinian authorities, rabbis reach agreement on mikvahs

Local rabbis and government authorities agree on a system that will allow ritual baths to stay open amid virus outbreak.

Argentina rabbis shutter synagogues

Synagogues in Argentina completely close due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

Soccer player released by team after anti-Semitic gesture

Argentine soccer player who made anti-Semitic gesture during game gets released by his team.

Argentine soccer player makes anti-Semitic gesture

Argentine soccer player makes anti-Semitic gesture during game and could be prosecuted.

Holocaust museum debuts Holocaust holograms in Spanish

Buenos Aires Holocaust museum reopens, becomes first to present new technology in Spanish.

Argentina judge who led case against coverup of Iran terror dies

Claudio Bonadio, judge who presided over investigation against former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner for Iran bombing coverup, dies.

Journalist ties Kobe Bryant’s death to conspiracy theory on Jews

Journalist from Argentinian state television links Kobe Bryant's death to conspiracy theory on Jews, blames 'Zionists' for NBA star's death.

Minister writes name of foreign leader on the back of her hand

Miri Regev spotted with foreign leader's name on her hand during meeting at airport - apparently in case she forgot his name.

Argentines remember prosecutor 5 years after his unsolved death

Argentines pay tribute to Alberto Nisman on fifth anniversary of his unsolved death while probing the Jewish community center bombing.

Netflix series revives debate over Argentine prosecutor's death

Five years after Alberto Nisman mysteriously dies, a Netflix documentary revives debate over whether he was murdered or committed suicide.

Argentine president doubts Jewish prosecutor committed suicide

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez doubts that Alberto Nisman committed suicide but also says there's no proof he was murdered.