Argentina

South America’s new blue wave: A temporary shift or lasting change?

South America has historically been dominated by left-wing parties, but in recent years, the map has shifted to the Right. Will this last? And what does this mean for Israel?

HONDURAS PRESIDENT Nasry Asfura and his wife, Lissette del Cid, walk after the swearing-in ceremony, outside the Congress building, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, January 27, 2026.
Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks after the La Libertad Avanza party won the midterm election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 26, 2025.

Milei says Bible shows 'where woke-ism leads' in Davos, urges return to Judeo-Christian roots

Facade of Templo de la Libertad synagogue, Buenos Aires, Argentina, February 2, 2018

Argentina's Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirms 100-year-old ruling on conversions, sparks controversy

Palestinians walk along a street flooded by rainwater in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 13, 2026.

Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report


Argentina knew Josef Mengele was living in Buenos Aires in 1950s, declassified docs reveal

Argentinian president Javier Milei ordered the declassification of a series of 1850 documents about Nazis and their activities in Argentina, revealing Mengele's life in Buenos Aires.

 Declassified document showing possible changes in the appearance of war criminal Josef Mengele.

Milei announces launch of Isaac Accords in meeting with Israel’s foreign minister

Argentina has formally launched the Isaac Accords, a new initiative aimed at strengthening political, economic and cultural cooperation between Israel and Latin America.

FM Gideon Sa'ar and Argentinian President Javier Milei.

Grapevine November 28, 2025: A Latin American ally

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AMBASSADOR OF Argentina to Israel Rabbi Axel Wahnish.

Argentina to move embassy to Jerusalem next spring, Foreign Minister Sa'ar, President Milei say

"We discussed the president's upcoming visit to open Argentina's embassy in Jerusalem, our eternal capital," Sa'ar said after the meeting.

FM Gideon Sa'ar and Argentinian President Javier Milei.

Israel Allies Foundation expands global pro-Israel network - opinion

The Isaac Accords have consolidated a core bloc of Latin American pro-Israel countries and elevated bilateral trade and innovation exchanges.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentinian President Javier Milei embrace in the Knesset in June. The Isaac Accords are an initiative by Milei aimed at strengthening ties between Israel and Latin American countries, the writer notes.

New genetic study reveals indigenous lineage isolated for 8,500 years in central Argentina

Published in Nature, the research traces the lineage's dominance in the Pampas until about AD 1800 with scant genetic mixing from surrounding peoples.

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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.

Javier Milei wins big in Argentina’s midterms, reshaping political landscape

Argentine President Javier Milei’s party won big in midterms, gaining support to push ahead with his economic reforms.

Argentina's President Javier Milei reacts after the La Libertad Avanza party won the midterm election, which is seen as crucial for Milei's administration after US President Donald Trump warned that future support for Argentina would depend on Milei's party performing well, October 26, 2025.

Argentines vote in high-stakes test of Milei's libertarian vision

Argentines head to the polls in midterm elections seen as a referendum on President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity plan, market reforms, and ties with Washington amid growing public discontent.

US President Donald Trump attends lunch with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Trump's Milei election warning fuels backlash and 'colonialism' accusations in Argentina

On social media, #PatriaOColonia, meaning 'motherland or colony,' trended after Trump's comments, which came during a press conference with Milei at the White House.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a ceremony held by U.S. President Donald Trump to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.