News for Latin America Gabi Ashkenazi: 'We must all act against Iranian efforts to undermine stability'FM Gabi Ashkenazi meets Latin American, Caribbean, ambassadors, discussing Iranian entrenchment in Middle East and Trump peace plan. Israeli tech gains Latin American attentionInter-American Development Bank and Start-Up Nation Central collab to boost tech relations between Israel, Latin America, and Caribbean. Latin American Holocaust education network launchesInstitutions devoted to Holocaust studies join hands to develop virtual activities for Holocaust education. Latin American officials celebrate Jerusalem Day, promise continued friendshipChairmen of Israel Allies Caucuses in 16 parliaments in Latin America and Europe celebrate Jerusalem Day. Argentine Jewish chef named top in Latin America by his peersIsraeli-trained owner of 'Mishiguene' restaurant wins 'Chefs Choice Award' for menu with various Jewish foods. Could a quarter of all Latinos have Jewish ancestry?Study shows 23% of tested Latinos likely have Jewish ancestry. 'There are more descendants of Spanish Jews than anyone ever imagined.' Saudi Arabia and Trump’s wisdom of low expectationsTrump’s view is the big picture, which shows that it’s mostly scoundrels out there in the big world, so there isn’t much choice when it comes to finding a partner. Latin American Jews support two-state solution, new survey showsLatin American Jewish leaders say internal divisions, community leadership are main problems. Barkat: 'Israel strengthened relations with Latin America''I brought the blessings of the people of Israel to the (new) President of Paraguay as he was sworn in,' Jerusalem's mayor said. New project aims to study the Latin American Jewish experienceBrandeis University initiative looks to tell oft-overlooked story of Jews of Latin America. Iranian expansion in US backyard continues unhinderedWill US adopt strategy to counter Iran and Hezbollah base of operations against American interests in Latin America? Abbas: Moving embassies to Jerusalem is against int'l lawPA chairman urges Latin American countries not to follow in Paraguay’s footsteps and move their embassies to Jerusalem. Latin America's largest airline starts direct flights to IsraelLatam to begin direct flights between Brazil and Israel by year's end. SodaStream enters Latin American market through ArgentinaIsraeli seltzer company will begin operating in Argentina as a first step to selling its products throughout Latin America. Brazil official in Israel most senior to visit in over a decadePresident of Brazil’s chamber of deputies visits Israel, says Israeli tech can help Brazil fight arms and drug trafficking. Latin America and the Caribbean aim for coexistenceLeaders declare Latin America and the Caribbean an ‘Inter-Religious Coexistence Zone.’ Netanyahu lands in ArgentinaPM begins historic trip to Latin America, visits sites of deadly terror attacks against Argentinian Jewish community. Netanyahu takes off for Latin AmericaPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu leaves for an historic visit to Latin America. From there he will continue to New York. Netanyahu says Shin Bet foiled 70 attacks in July-AugustPrime Minister Netanyahu praised the Shin Bet security service at Cabinet meeting Sunday, and discussed upcoming trip to Latin America. PM Netanyahu leaves on historic visit to Latin AmericaNetanyahu leaves for trip to Argentina, Mexico, and Columbia, then meets world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York. ‘Birthright for Moms’ to lead trips for Spanish-speakersJewish Women’s Renaissance Project launches program focusing on bringing Jewish women from Latin America to Israel. Netanyahu planning landmark visits to Argentina and MexicoNetanyahu to become first sitting Israeli PM to visit Latin America ahead of UN General Assembly next month. 65% of Latin American Jewish leaders fear terrorist attacks90% OF Argentinian Jewish leaders fear Islamist terrorists will target their local communities. Reform movement launches first Latin American rabbinical schoolBuenos Aires school to ordain Reform rabbis for Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Latin American academic leaders pledge collaboration with IsraelSome twenty rectors from leading Latin American universities visited Israel and pledged increases in academic collaboration. Iran announces naval deployment in Latin AmericaIranian Army Commander says Tehran plans to send warships and destroyers to Latin America, to work with anti-US states. Zika vaccine may be ready this yearIf human testing successful, vaccine to be used during a public health emergency in October or November.Zika virus spreading 'explosively' says WHOScientists warn that it could take a decade to make a vaccine against the mosquito-borne virus Fidel Castro Signs Pro-Palestinian ManifestoCuban dictator, along with several anti-Israel activists, demands Israel withdraw to 1949 armistice lines. Iran: U.S. 'Still Lives in Cold War Era'The U.S. “still lives in the Cold War era”, said Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, in response to a new law enacted by President Obama. Israeli Heron UAV Passes Latin America Flight TestIsrael's Heron UAV has passed its latest flight test, a long-range mission across the Andes. Iran's Hizbullah Terrorist Base in NicaraguaIran has established a Hizbullah terrorist training base in northern Nicaragua, according to a report in local media there. US, Latin America Split On Cuba, Drugs, FalklandsBarack Obama was on the defensive at the OAS summit at Cartagena, Columbia. A-Jad Rails Against Capitalism, AmericaIranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad railed against capitalism and the US on the last leg of his Latin American tour.Iran's Ahmadinejad Begins Tour of Latin AmericaIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins a tour of Latin America Sunday to bolster his support from allies in the Western hemisphere.The President as Arms PeddlerBarack Obama's attempt to push American military hardware in Brazil demonstrate the changed power equation U.S. Latina Leaders Visit IsraelWeek-long program includes 12 key Latin American women, guests of AJC’s Project Interchange emphasizing Sephardic heritage. |
