South america

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.
Alumni of Midreshet Lindenbaum’s Amlat program visit the Kotel.

AMLAT: Guiding young Spanish-speaking women in Israel

Israel and Bolivia renewal of diplomatic relations.

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

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

Trump says airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered closed


‘Jews, we know what you did’: Jewish teens chased in antisemitic attack in Uruguay

Attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threatened the mother with paving tiles, the community said as prosecutors probed a possible hate crime.

People with Uruguayan and Israeli flags attend a rally in support of Israel, in Montevideo on October 11, 2023.

Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion

Peru's political chaos continues: Castillo's jailing brings the total to five former presidents behind bars. Peru has cycled through six presidents since 2018.

Peru's former President Pedro Castillo arrives for the beginning of his oral trial on charges of rebellion and other offenses against the state, in Lima, Peru March 4, 2025.

Israeli FM Sa’ar meets with Paraguayan counterpart and President Peña in Asuncion

“Paraguay continues to strengthen alliances that look to the future,” said Peña, and stated that Sa’ar is “developing a work agenda" between both countries.

FM Gideon Sa'ar with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña.

Bolsonaro says medications made him tamper with tracking device, triggering detention

Bolsonaro’s detention was ordered on Saturday after more than 100 days of house arrest, due to concerns over a potential flight risk.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro leaves the hospital where he went to undergo a skin surgery procedure, authorized by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes,  in Brasilia, Brazil, September 14, 2025.

Colombian authorities, Interpol rescue 17 minors from ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor sect

Five of the minors had an Interpol Yellow Notice, used in cases of missing persons and human trafficking. The Lev Tahor victims were nationals from the United States, Canada, and Guatemala.

Minors rescued in Colombia from the Lev Tahor sect.

Chile rescuers search for tourists lost in Patagonian snowstorm, five dead

Torres del Paine Mayor Anahi Cardenas said five people had died, including two Mexicans, two Germans, and one British national.

View of a Chilean flag waving near the Grey glacier at the Torres del Paine National Park in Magallanes, Chile on November 29, 2017.

Chilean right wing eyes return to power as crime, migration dominate election

Chilean voters head to the polls in a tight race that could hand the right a path back to power as crime and migration fuel become key issues.

A man sits at a polling station, on the day of the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile November 16, 2025.

China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit - analysis

China moves to fill the diplomatic void at COP30 as the US skips the summit, leveraging its backstage role to shape global climate talks.

Attendees walk in front of the China Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, November 14, 2025.

As Gaza ceasefire holds, Trump shifts focus from Middle East to Asia, South America - analysis

As tensions ease in Gaza, Trump’s diplomatic push toward Asia and South America marks a strategic pivot, with trade deals and peace efforts on the horizon.

US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan October 27, 2025

Bolivia after years: A glimpse into the stunning destination awaiting Israelis

After years of diplomatic disconnection, the renewal of relations with Israel opens the door to discover Bolivia — breathtaking landscapes, colonial cities, and authentic experiences.

La Paz, Bolivia.

Trump says Milei had 'a lot of help' from US for Argentina election win

Trump praises US support for Milei's election win, highlighting the $40B bailout and strong backing ahead of Argentina's crucial midterm victory.

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he welcomes Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.