Israeli hiker rescued after injury near Peru’s Machu Picchu Rescue teams completed the typically five-day trek in just 24 hours, under harsh conditions. JNS Staff Feb. 26, 2025
Israel invites Milei to address Knesset, as Argentina’s foreign minister visits Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana told Gerardo Werthein that Javier Milei is the “most pro-Israeli president in the history” of the South American nation. JNS Staff Feb. 4, 2025
Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem It is now the sixth in Israel's capital, along with United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo and Papua New Guinea. Etgar Lefkovits Dec. 12, 2024
House delegation travels to South America for talks trade, Israel defense Seven representatives met with South American heads of state and government officials. Sept. 11, 2024
Katz welcomes incoming Argentinian ambassador, a rabbi Ambassador Rabbi Shimon Wahnish—the spiritual leader of Argentina's pro-Jewish president—previously led the Moroccan Jewish community of Buenos Aires. June 24, 2024
Brazilian senator: Lula radicalism not indicative of nation’s history with Israel “Israel serves as the main target for the left in Brazil,” Sen. Carlos Viana told JNS in a phone interview. Etgar Lefkovits May 29, 2024
Brazil reportedly recalls its ambassador to Israel The possible move marks the latest low point in deteriorating relations between the countries. May 29, 2024
After UNSC vote, Colombian prez threatens to cut ties with Israel FM Israel Katz: The Jewish state "will not give in to any pressure or threats." March 26, 2024
Iranian nabbed in Peru over plot to kill Israeli businessman Majid Azizi, 56, allegedly planned to assassinate the Israeli entrepreneur at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. March 10, 2024
