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Israel Foreign Ministry recommends that tourists not travel to Bolivia

After dozens of Israelis were turned away at Bolivian border, Foreign Ministry urges caution for Israeli travellers.

A protester attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Israel launches $1m. plan to protect Jewish students on European campuses amid antisemitism surge

Jewish students worldwide faced an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campuses since the October 7th attacks, which prompted Israel’s $1m. Initiative.

Proposed US bill pushes for Hezbollah ban in Latin America

The preamble explained that Hezbollah was growing its infrastructure in Peru, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, with a focus on infiltrating criminal networks.

Bolivia recognizes CAM for work combating antisemitism in Latin America

“Proud of Shay Salamon, who leads all of our Hispanic and Latin American initiatives at [Combat Antisemitism Movement]," said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman.

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, in Jerusalem, February 20, 2025

Argentina honors slain Bibas mother and children, declaring two days of national mourning

In Buenos Aires, the Planetarium, the Woman’s Bridge, the Usina del Arte, and the Lezama Palace will be illuminated. The city’s iconic Obelisk changed to illuminate images of Shiri and her two sons.

Global fintech company Airwallex expands its operations in Latin America

CEO Or Liban: "Airwallex is committed to providing Israeli companies with the ability to expand their businesses into Latin American countries, particularly Brazil and Mexico."

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
16/02/2025

Latin Americans dominant among new ambassadors

Three out of four new ambassadors who presented their credentials to President Isaac Herzog were from El Salvador, Ecuador, and Costa Rica

Oct. 7 Spanish docuseries reveals unseen side of Hamas massacre

The project aims to "make sure broad Latino non-Jewish audiences understand that Latinos were also impacted by Hamas' massacre."

05/02/2025

Hanukkah in Uruguay: CAM joins partners in Latin America for festival of lights

“On this holiday, we must shine together the light of truth and our common values and vision for a just, pluralistic, and hate-free societ,” said Shay Salamon.

Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America

Gustavo Petro in Colombia, Gabriel Boric in Chile, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil are all vehement critics of Israel.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
27/11/2024
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