Argentina

As socialist governments fall, Israel must seize moment in Latin America - opinion

Political changes in Latin America are paving the way for new diplomatic opportunities for Israel – and the Jewish state must seize the moment

Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena (L) speaks with US President Donald Trump at the Board of Peace meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026.
Argentina's President Javier Milei walks to the podium ahead of addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Direct flights and Jerusalem embassy mark historic turn in Argentina-Israel ties - opinion

From left to right: Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Robert Karofsky, Global Wealth Management President at UBS Americas, Barbara Levi, General Counsel at UBS Group AG, and Neil Barofsky, partner at Jenner and Block LLP, testify during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds

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.

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


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.

Gov't considers subsidizing flights between Israel and Argentina

Israel’s Finance Ministry plans to invite airlines to bid on launching a direct route to Argentina, exploring whether government support could make the long-haul flight economically viable.

 An El Al flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport, March 31, 2025

'Jews must be killed' shouted at Jewish player during Argentinian children's soccer match

A children’s football match in Argentina was suspended after a player shouted “Jews must be killed” at a rival.

THERE’S SOMETHING about a soccer ball that men, including the president of the state, find appealing – especially in the presence of champion players.

How mean was this new Argentine dinosaur? It had a croc leg in its jaws

Joaquinraptor probably fed on plant-eating dinosaurs including juveniles of the enormous long-necked titanosaurs that populated the area, duck-billed hadrosaurs and possibly others.

An artist's impression of the Cretaceous meat-eating dinosaur Joaquinraptor, whose fossilized remains were unearthed in Argentina's Patagonia region, is shown in this image released on September 23, 2025.

Argentinian opposition leader dies during live broadcast age 66

Damiani passed away at age 66, only days before the October 26 elections

Hernán Damiani

Banks in talks with US treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina

Major US banks are in talks with the US Treasury to provide up to $20 billion in loans to Argentina, alongside a new $20 billion US currency swap line.

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.

Milei delivers letter of thanks to Trump from Argentine families of Israeli hostages

The families of the former hostages Eitan Horn, Ariel, and David Cunio thanked Trump for his diplomatic efforts to secure their release on Monday.

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.

Educator, performer and brother: Who is Eitan Horn, finally returning home from Gaza captivity?

Eitan Horn, a youth worker, performer and soccer fan, was abducted alongside his brother Iair from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Now, the pair are set to be reunited.

Eitan Horn