Latin america

Latin American lawmakers unite in Montevideo to confront rising antisemitism

The gathering culminated in a joint declaration by participants committing to coordinated regional action, which included fighting antisemitism

In a significant show of regional cooperation, lawmakers from across Latin America convened in Montevideo last week for the First Congress of the Latin American Coalition of Legislators Against Antisemitism, aimed at developing a coordinated strategy to combat rising Jew-hatred across the continent.
President of the Inter-American Development Bank Ilan Goldfajn, built a career defined by movement.

Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge

The US flag flutters at the US embassy in Caracas on March 14, 2026, ten days after the restoration of diplomatic relations following the capture of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid.

US push for Western Hemisphere dominance could extend to Cuba and Nicaragua, experts say

Harvesting coffee cherries that contain the coffee beans used to make coffee.

Strauss coffee initiative brews opportunity for women farmers in the Global South


Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion

Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.

VENEZUELA'S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores attend a year-end salutation to military forces in La Guaira, Venezuela December 28, 2025.

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

The US military action overnight constitutes "a dangerous precedent," Guterres' spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

Samuel Reinaldo Moncada Acosta, Permanent Representative of Venezuela to the United Nations, addresses a Security Council meeting to discuss 'ongoing US aggression' against the country, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, December 23, 2025.

Fuente Latina marks 13 years of helping Hispanic journalists cover Israel

Fuente Latina was created to address a gap in access for foreign Hispanic journalists compared to English language counterparts.

Fuente Latina CEO Leah Soibel

FM Sa'ar congratulates new Honduran president after delayed results over alleged fraud

"Honduras has a long history of friendship with the State of Israel and the Jewish people. We agreed to work to strengthen bilateral relations for the benefit of both countries," Sa'ar said.

Falgs of Israel and Honduras.

Venezuela is not just authoritarianism, it is organized crime in power - opinion

Venezuelans have paid for freedom with their lives. The world now has the moral and strategic obligation to act.

Supporters of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro shout slogans during a campaign rally in Caracas

Pro-Israel candidate Kast, son of Nazi official, wins Chilean presidential elections

Son of a Nazi official, Kast will replace a Chilean administration led by Gabriel Boric, a vocal critic of Israel and the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Jose Antonio Kast, presidential candidate of the far-right Republican Party of Chile, and his wife Maria Pia Adriasola Barroilhet, arrive at a polling station to vote during a presidential runoff election, in Santiago, Chile, December 14, 2025.

Israel, Bolivia renew diplomatic relations after years of estrangement following Gaza war

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Bolivia's Finance and Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinosa signed the agreement to renew diplomatic relations during a meeting in Washington.

Israel and Bolivia renewal of diplomatic relations.

How could Venezuela's military respond to a US attack? - explainer

Venezuela plans to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a US air or ground attack, sources and planning documents seen by Reuters show.

A helicopter performs during the Expo Aeronautica Venezuela 2025  in Maracay, Venezuela November 29, 2025.

Trump says airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered closed

Venezuela's communications ministry, which handles all press inquiries for the government, did not immediately reply to a request for comment on Trump's post.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025

Milei announces launch of Isaac Accords in meeting with Israel’s foreign minister

Argentina has formally launched the Isaac Accords, a new initiative aimed at strengthening political, economic and cultural cooperation between Israel and Latin America.

FM Gideon Sa'ar and Argentinian President Javier Milei.