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
Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge
US push for Western Hemisphere dominance could extend to Cuba and Nicaragua, experts say
Strauss coffee initiative brews opportunity for women farmers in the Global South
The $20b shipwreck at the heart of a legal dispute in Colombia
Colombia, Spain and an American salvage company all claim ownership of the wreck - dubbed the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" - and its cargo.
Organization of American States Secretary-General honored for work countering antisemitism
OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro is honored for his efforts against antisemitism at a Washington symposium organized by CAM and B’nai B’rith International.
Latino Americans hold unfavorable views of Trump, Biden, still favor Democrats - poll
Despite favoring Democrats, the poll shows that concerns about the economy, immigration, and the 'American Dream' persist.
To fight antisemitism in Latin America, one must recognize it - opinion
The media has failed to expose the day-to-day dangers faced by Jews living in less prominent regions such as Latin America.
Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities
“This is one of the world's greatest overlooked human rights problems today. Tens of millions of people are still locked up, out of public view. The challenge is enormous.”
Latin American mayors and governors visit Israel amid antisemitism wave
CAM said that the trip came as Jewish organizations were raising the alarm regarding a "tsunami" of antisemitism in Latin America.
First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei
Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an "imbecile," a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism" and the devil's man on earth.
A Chilean-Jewish artist strives to capture the entire Torah in massive murals
The majority of Chile’s Jews belong to the Masorti movement, but Avayu didn’t always know that much about Judaism, let alone the Torah.
Brazilian MPs challenge president, visit Israel on solidarity mission
Brazilian delegation to visit Israel to show solidarity in light of comments by Brazil's president against Israel's operation in Gaza.
First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year
The seminary is named after American rabbi Marshall Meyer, a New York native who worked to revitalize the Conservative movement in Buenos Aires from 1958 to 1984.
