Latin america
Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina after Milei insults President Lula
The move formalizes a sharp deterioration in ties between two of Latin America's largest economies, whose presidents have not held an official bilateral meeting since Milei took office.
Israeli technology could halt Colombia's drug traffickers as relations improve between the nations
Cuban spy one of US's biggest intelligence failures, Rubio says, accuses Cuba of funding protesters
Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America
ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land
The international response team was deployed to Venezuela on June 29, ZAKA posted on Facebook on Wednesday.
Latin America’s shift redraws Israel’s media battle - opinion
The rise of the Isaac Accords signals a historic opportunity for Israel - one that must be matched by a stronger presence in Spanish-language media.
'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters
Their task is the management of a shelter for victims of the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes. The dozen or so staff have designed a digital system to register residents, most of whom have suffered loss.
Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors
"In the end, we believe the days have already passed and that what we will find now is death," said Major Jorge Montanero, leader of the EQ11 team from Guayaquil, located on Ecuador's Pacific coast.
Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move
According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to over 1,400 dead, at least 3,238 injured
The US Geological Survey estimated more than 10,000 deaths were possible from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which would place them among Latin America's deadliest of the last century.
Israel to send aid mission after earthquakes devastate Venezuela, killing hundreds
Israel's Foreign and Health ministries are preparing official delegations and aid, while non-governmental organizations, including IsraAID and KKL-JNF, are also sending aid.
Spanish-language online antisemitism far exceeds pre-Oct 7 levels, remains highest on X
Researchers analyzed more than 118 million online posts and comments, finding that Spanish-language antisemitism remains higher than before Oct. 7.
24 lawmakers from Latin America condemn Colombian President Petro’s use of Nazi ‘Heil Hitler’
Lawmakers signed a statement promoted by the Coalition of Latin American Legislators Against Antisemitism, led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement
