Latin America

Bringing the success story of Israel's innovation to Latin America

Founder of Israel Latin America Network explains why it is essential to strengthen the relations between Israel and Latin American nations.

Israel Latin America Network expands to US, Costa Rica, Chile, Guatemala and other nations

Israel Latin America Network's first Shimon Peres Lifetime Awards ceremony held today at the Peres Center in Tel Aviv.

Iran's Ayatollahs in the US' own backyard

The 40 year entrenchment of Iran in Latin America brought Shite terrorism, drugs and ballistic technology close to the US mainland. Op-ed.

Latin American support for Israel celebrated on anniversary of UN Partition Vote

Hanukkah party attended by ambassadors and high-level diplomats from Latin American countries and Israel.

Make Latin America great - Chile's challenge

Understanding what is really at stake in Chile and how that country can learn from the Israeli model. Opinion.

Brazilian singer dead in plane crash

Latin Grammy-winning Marilia Mendonsa has been confirmed dead in a crash on her way to a concert.

Watch: Latin America - biggest victim of COVID-19 variants?

Experts say Latin America is fast becoming the new epicenter of the pandemic with over a million virus deaths reported to date.

Latin America’s largest online retailer is removing anti-Semitic objects from its site

Mercado Libre removing books such as “Mein Kampf” and “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,” in addition to other Nazi memorabilia.

Coronavirus cases in Latin America pass 7 million mark

Brazil remains the country with the worst outbreak outside the United States though authorities say there is a downward trend.

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 attention

Inter-American Development Bank and Start-Up Nation Central collab to boost tech relations between Israel, Latin America, and Caribbean.

Latin American Holocaust education network launches

Institutions devoted to Holocaust studies join hands to develop virtual activities for Holocaust education.

Latin American officials celebrate Jerusalem Day, promise continued friendship

Chairmen 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 peers

Israeli-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 expectations

Latin American Jews support two-state solution, new survey shows

Latin 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 experience

Brandeis University initiative looks to tell oft-overlooked story of Jews of Latin America.

Iranian expansion in US backyard continues unhindered

Will 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 law

PA 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 Israel

Latam to begin direct flights between Brazil and Israel by year's end.

SodaStream enters Latin American market through Argentina

Israeli 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 decade

President 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 coexistence

Leaders declare Latin America and the Caribbean an ‘Inter-Religious Coexistence Zone.’

Netanyahu lands in Argentina

PM begins historic trip to Latin America, visits sites of deadly terror attacks against Argentinian Jewish community.

Netanyahu takes off for Latin America

Prime 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-August

Prime 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 America

Netanyahu 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-speakers

Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project launches program focusing on bringing Jewish women from Latin America to Israel.

Netanyahu planning landmark visits to Argentina and Mexico

Netanyahu 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 attacks

90% OF Argentinian Jewish leaders fear Islamist terrorists will target their local communities.

Reform movement launches first Latin American rabbinical school

Buenos Aires school to ordain Reform rabbis for Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.

Latin American academic leaders pledge collaboration with Israel

Some twenty rectors from leading Latin American universities visited Israel and pledged increases in academic collaboration.

Iran announces naval deployment in Latin America

Iranian 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 year

If human testing successful, vaccine to be used during a public health emergency in October or November.

Zika virus spreading 'explosively' says WHO

Scientists warn that it could take a decade to make a vaccine against the mosquito-borne virus

Fidel Castro Signs Pro-Palestinian Manifesto

Cuban 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 Test

Israel's Heron UAV has passed its latest flight test, a long-range mission across the Andes.