Guaidó Seeks to Restore Ties Between Venezuela and Israel
"We will renew ties, later we will announce the appointment of an ambassador to Israel, and we really hope an ambassador from Israel will come to us.”
Suriname Reverses Decision to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Last month’s announcement of plans to build its embassy in Jerusalem drew criticism from some of the country’s parliamentarians.
Argentina’s President Arrives in Israel, Reiterates Vow to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
"Thank you for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and for now announcing the transfer of the Argentine embassy to Jerusalem, the capital of the Jewish people and the State of Israel!"
Argentine Prez Cristina Kirchner Doesn’t Get Why her Shylock Comment Angers Jews
The 'Shylock' is Jewish Billionaire Paul Singer, whom Kirchner has actually accused of behaving like a vulture — for insisting Argentina pay him back the $1.5 billion they owe him.
Chilean President Piñera Visits Western Wall, No Structural Damage Ensues, Phew…
Piñera's presidential reign is associated with bad luck.
Elbit Signs Contract to Supply Drones to Brazilian Air Force
Under the contract, Elbit will supply its Hermes 900 UAS and spare parts for the aircraft.
Report: Venezuela Apparently Giving Gold Bars to Iran for Oil
Tehran and Caracas have been working together in attempting to evade U.S. sanctions against both countries.
Cremation of Argentina’s Jewish Coronavirus Victim Sparks Concerns
Orthodox Rabbi Kenneth Brander, the dean of the Israel’s Ohr Torah Stone network of institutions, said while cremation is normally considered a “desecration” in Judaism, if it helps save a life during this time it would be “a mitzvah that the deceased is doing posthumously.”
Argentina Arrests Iranian Couple Carrying Forged Israeli Passports
Interpol has confirmed that the passports used by the couple did not correspond to real Israeli citizens.
Netanyahu to Latin American Diplomats: ‘Move Your Embassies to Jerusalem’
Netanyahu plans on conducting a regional summit in Guatemala in November, to which all Latin American leaders would be invited.
Paraguay Poised to Return Embassy to Jerusalem
An official announcement is expected after the president-elect is sworn in next week.
Ecuador Discusses Sending Thousands of Agricultural Workers to Israel
Since the war, most foreign workers have returned to their home countries, while Palestinian Authority workers are not allowed to enter Israel for security reasons.
Analysis: Rare Friendship Sours As 40 Brazilian Diplomats Oppose Dayan’s Appointment
President Rousseff has not outright rejected the Dayan appointment, hoping that Israel would quietly withdraw it.
Israeli Kashrut Supervisors Fly to Argentina Despite Tough Coronavirus Ban in Both Countries
Israel is Argentina' third largest buyer of beef, to the tune of $100 million annually.
Argentina’s Jewish Foreign Minister Visits the Western Wall
Werthein donned tefillin and offered prayers for the peace and security of both Israel and Argentina, emphasizing his commitment to the strong ties between the two nations.
Uruguay’s New President Openly Supports Israel
Uruguay was the first South American nation to officially recognize the new State of Israel in 1948.
Israeli Aid Group Delivering Urgent Aid to Venezuelan Refugees
Around 5,000 Venezuelans arrive daily in Columbia, adding to more than 3.4 million Venezuelan refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants already there.
Israeli Academics Purchase, Save Peruvian Amazon Forest
'Within less than a year, we’ve managed to show that it’s possible to save species and protect the earth through crowdsourcing, thanks to lots of caring people.'
New Smuggler Tunnel Detected, Under US-Mexican Border!!
A new smuggler tunnel has been found by police, running between Mexico under the border to the USA.
Argentina Busts Terror Cell Plotting Attacks on Jewish Community
"We are going to get rid of each and every one of these criminals who intend to sow fear in Argentines and they will pay," says Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich.
Bolsonaro’s Son: Brazil’s Embassy Will Move to Jerusalem, ‘For Sure’
"President Jair Bolsonaro told me that for sure, the commitment. He's going to do that ... not only for Brazil, but to be an example to the rest of Latin America."
Argentina’s President Javier Milei Writes, ‘Never Again Is Now’ in Yad Vashem
"We all bear the duty not to remain silent. Never again is now."
Israel Helps Clear Land Mines in Colombia
"Your country has been a friend and ally of Colombia, and recently a great ally in the construction of peace in the country."
Israeli Sailor Held in Colombia, Accused of Trafficking 245 kg of Cocaine
The sailor was apparently on a round the world yachting trip.
Brilliant Landscape Architect Roberto Burle Marx at the Jewish Museum
Burle Marx’s art inhabits a rare space between the rational and the lyrical. Nature’s variability was for him a liberating force.
Brazilian Court Orders Arrest of Israeli Soldier Who Escaped the Nova Massacre
Despite the order issued by the Brazilian judge, it appears that the soldier is not in Brazil.
US to Slash Funds to UNHCR, Office of UN High Commissioner
The United Nations receives approximately 22 percent of its budget from the United States, its biggest single donor.
Leftist Dilma Rousseff Stripped of Presidency in Brazil After 13 Years’ Rule
What goes around comes around: Brazil's Dilma Rousseff rejected Israeli ambassadorial appointee Dani Dayan. After more than a decade she was impeached by a senate majority.
Ecuador’s Largest Grocer Takes Ben & Jerry’s Off the Shelf
“Discrimination against some Jews harms all Jews worldwide,” says El Rosado Group CEO Johnny Czarninski.
Former Argentine President Acquitted of Interference in AMIA Bombing Investigation
Former Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was indicted in 2017 for covering up Iran's role in the attack.