Argentina

Argentine Jews Slam 'Truth Commission' Deal With Iran

Argentina's Jewish community “vehemently opposed” to a deal between Argentina and Iran to investigate the JCC attack.

Argentina, Iran, Agree on Inquiry into AMIA Bombing

"Truth commission" will include five independent judges -- none of whom can come from either country.

Ecuador's President Denies Downplaying AMIA Attack

Ecuador denies suggestions that its president downplayed a 1994 terrorist bombing on a Jewish building in Buenos Aires.

Argentina to Propose Agenda on Talks Over Jewish Center Bombing

Argentina will soon propose an agenda to Iran on talks to settle lawsuits related to the 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid organization.

Argentinian 'Platform for Hate' Puts Jewish Community at Risk

Simon Wiesenthal Center denounced “the repeated use of Holocaust-language” on Argentinean magazine website.

Argentine Jews ask for Details on Iran Attack

Representatives of Argentina's Jewish community are seeking information on the 1994 community center bombing

Argentina, Iran to Discuss 1994 Bombing Again

Argentine and Iranian representatives will meet to discuss a 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid association in Buenos Aires.

Dialogue Between Argentina and Iran Over '94 Bombing 'Appalling'

ADL denounced decision of Argentine government to engage in dialogue with Iran over 1994 terror attack on AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires

Israel Disappointed by Talks Between Argentina and Iran

Israel's embassy in Buenos Aires is disappointed over talks between Argentina and Iran about 1994 attack on a Jewish center.

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

The foreign ministers of Argentina and Iran meet, discuss the 1994 terror attack on a Jewish association in Buenos Aires.

Iran, Argentina to Discuss 1994 Terror Attack

Argentina's president says Iran wants to cooperate with probe into AMIA massacre.

No Bamboo Republics

Latin America Gratified By Chinese Attention Balks At Free Trade

Wen Jiabao hopes to improve China's trade with Latin America but his hosts are leery of opening their domestic market to Chinese competition

A First for Argentina: Temporary Jewish President

For the first time in its history, Argentina had a temporary Jewish president, as Beatriz Rojkes de Alperovich was in charge.

Oil Makes Troubled Waters

Argentina Nationalization of Oil Company Angers EU

Spain and Argentina are at loggerheads over an oil company nationalization.

Buenos Aires Train Disaster Kills 49, Injures 550+

At least 550 have been injured and an unknown number killed after a train ran full speed into a Buenos Aires train station.

Argentina Plans Falklands Complaint Against UK

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez plans to accuse the UK with "militarization" of the Falklands at the UNSC.

"Pirate" William in Falklands

Prince William Leaves Kate For Duty In The Falkands Islands

Britain has strongly signaled Argentina that it will resist attempts to conquer the Falklands.

Argentine President Faces Surgery for Thyroid Cancer

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, 58, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She will undergo surgery January 4 to remove the tumor.

Paging Margaret Thatcher

Falklands Dispute Resurfaces 30 Years after the War Ends

Argentina has recently ramped up tensions with Britain over the Falkland Islands to which Argentina claims sovereignty.

Anti-Semitism Conference Faces Muslim Opposition

A conference that aims to strengthen Jews facing anti-Semitism faces opposition from a local Muslim group.

Bolivia Throws Out Iran's Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi was asked to leave Bolivia due to his suspected involvement in the 1994 Beunos Aires AIMA bombing.

Anti-Semite Viciously Beats Buenos Aires Jewish Day School Rabbi

The head rabbi of the Buenos Aires Orthodox Jewish school was hospitalized for serious head wounds after an anti-Semite beat him Monday.

Argentine University Honors Hugo Chavez

A Supporter of dictators and stifler of domestic opposition, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is a laureate of a press freedom award. Shades of Orwell.

Argentina, Uruguay Recognize PA as a State

More South American countries expected to do the same, allowing PA to avoid making peace or recognizing Jewish state.

Syria Reaches Out from Iran to Argentina for Allies

Syria receives advanced radar from Iran and promises to back Argentinean claims for the Falklands in return for support for Golan Heights.