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Organization of American States Secretary-General honored for work countering antisemitism

OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro is honored for his efforts against antisemitism at a Washington symposium organized by CAM and B’nai B’rith International.

Latino Americans hold unfavorable views of Trump, Biden, still favor Democrats

Despite favoring Democrats, the poll shows that concerns about the economy, immigration, and the 'American Dream' persist.

To fight antisemitism in Latin America, one must recognize it

The media has failed to expose the day-to-day dangers faced by Jews living in less prominent regions such as Latin America. 

By JOSEPH BOUCHARD , GARION FRANKEL
09/04/2024

Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities

“This is one of the world's greatest overlooked human rights problems today. Tens of millions of people are still locked up, out of public view. The challenge is enormous.”

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
19/03/2024

Latin American mayors and governors visit Israel amid antisemitism wave

CAM said that the trip came as Jewish organizations were raising the alarm regarding a "tsunami" of antisemitism in Latin America.

First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei

Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an "imbecile," a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism" and the devil's man on earth.

By REUTERS
11/02/2024

A Chilean-Jewish artist strives to capture the entire Torah in massive murals

The majority of Chile’s Jews belong to the Masorti movement, but Avayu didn’t always know that much about Judaism, let alone the Torah.

By JACOB KESSLER/JTA
20/12/2023

Brazilian MPs challenge president, visit Israel on solidarity mission

Brazilian delegation to visit Israel to show solidarity in light of comments by Brazil's president against Israel's operation in Gaza.

First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year

The seminary is named after American rabbi Marshall Meyer, a New York native who worked to revitalize the Conservative movement in Buenos Aires from 1958 to 1984.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
06/12/2023

Venezuela seeks to channel Moscow, Tehran and Hamas wars - analysis

Venezuela has been a near-dictatorship for years and has joined a number of anti-western countries, such as Russia, Iran and Turkey, in pushing a global agenda to challenge the US and Western order.

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