South america
Bolivia confirms seven deaths, others still missing after military base explosion
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced a period of national mourning and urged people not to politicize the tragedy.
Colombia’s new Israel alliance is a strategic blow to Iran and its proxies - opinion
Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties
Israeli man in his 60s dies in Peru after more than three years in prison
Getting arrested on vacation is now a risk faced by young Israelis - opinion
Smuggled into Argentina with the help of Israel’s foreign ministry, Vagdani was able to make his way to the US and finally to his homeland.
Arrest warrant against IDF soldier in Brazil damages country's tourism industry, judge warns
Vagdani, who was the target of the warrant, is also a survivor of the Hamas October 7 attack. He arrived in Brazil on December 24.
Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal over excessive charges
It is not clear how Trump would seek to regain control over the canal, and he would have no recourse under international law if he decided to make a play for the passage.
27,000 years ago, humans co-existed with giant sloths in South America, researchers say
Sloth bones carved into ornaments indicate humans coexisted with megafauna thousands of years earlier than previously thought.
How do you solve a problem like Maduro? - opinion
At stake as Maduro clings to power is further political and economic chaos and international isolation.
Brazilian airliner crashes, all 61 on board killed
The airline said it could not provide further information on what caused the plane, which had a PS-VPB registration, to crash.
South American enablers amplify Hezbollah’s threat - opinion
It is time for Israeli and American leaders alike to end their timid posture on this issue and work to root out the corruption of Hezbollah’s South American enablers.
Brazil’s Hezbollah threat: Why sanctioning the terrorist group is crucial - opinion
Brazil is a critical node in Hezbollah’s regional activities. However, for years, the Brazilian government has refrained from declaring Hezbollah a terrorist group.
Argentinian President Javier Milei receives ILAN's first Innovation in Politics Award
According to the statement, ILAN operates on the 'Israeli Innovation Triangle' model, which unites government, academia, and private initiative to achieve a effective innovation ecosystem.
Jewish leaders from 17 countries convene, discussing Latin American Judaism post October 7
Latin American Jewish leadership network convenes in Cancún, addressing future challenges.
