Latin america
Dominican Republic designates Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
The designation was made within the framework of the Dominican Republic’s commitment to fighting global terrorism under the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism.
Why is Israel gaining allies across the world? - opinion
Gaza leadership shift tests feasibility of structured post-war governance - opinion
The past returns: Justice, terrorism, and Hezbollah’s global shadow - opinion
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.
Venezuela seeks to channel Moscow, Tehran and Hamas wars - analysis
Venezuela has been a near-dictatorship for years and has joined a number of anti-western countries, such as Russia, Iran and Turkey, in pushing a global agenda to challenge the US and Western order.
Jewish School administrators from Latin America visit Israel in solidarity mission
During their visit, they explored the Gaza envelope area and held a meeting with the President of Israel Isaac Herzog.
Ecuador VP says she will go to Israel amid spat with president
Noboa assigned her the sole function of collaborating with peace efforts between Israel and Hamas in a presidential decree, a role that Abad is expected to fulfill from Ecuador's embassy in Tel Aviv.
Israel condemns Belize gov't decision to suspend diplomatic ties
The Latin American country suspended ties due to Israel's refusal to implement a ceasefire.
Bolivia cuts ties with Israel over Gaza War, three countries pull envoys
Bolivia in 2009 cut diplomatic ties with Israel in protest of its attacks on the Gaza Strip. In 2020, the government of President Jeanine Anez reestablished ties.
Mexico uncovers 'elite' Mayan palace used to home ancient rulers
The discovery marks the first-ever finding of such a structure used for residential purposes in the Mayan site, located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.
