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Fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism Calls For Action

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) held the fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism in Río de Janeiro this week, co-organized by B’nai B’rith International.Held from Oct. Read more » »

Anti-Semitism in Latin America and the Jewish World After October 7 – with Eduardo Kohn

Semanariohebreojai interviewed B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn about surging anti-Semitism across Latin America, particularly in Uruguay. Read the interview in Semanariohebreojai in Spanish, or below in English. Dr. Eduardo Kohn is a leading figure in Uruguay’s Jewish community. Read more » »

AMIA, 31 Years Later: A Father’s Voice, A Nation’s Call for Justice

31 years after the horrific 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing in Buenos Aires, Luis Czyzewski—father of Paola, one of the 85 victims—continues the fight for justice.For the first time in Argentina’s history, trials in absentia are now allowed. Proceedings have already been ordered against the Iranian suspects. Read more » »

The Future of OAS is at a Crossroad – B’nai B’rith International

By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American AffairsDuring the last week of June, the 55th Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly took place on the tiny Caribbean Island of Antigua and Barbuda. Read more » »

Unstoppable Incitement Against Jewish Communities Grows in Latin America – B’nai B’rith International Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s growing anti-Semitism

By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American AffairsChilean President Gabriel Boric announced a series of diplomatic and economic measures against Israel on Sunday. June 1, in response to what he called “systematic violations of international law” during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Read more » »

Calling Out Hate: Anti-Semitism in Uruguay Surges After October 7 – B’nai B’rith International

Play Video What’s driving the surge in anti-Semitism in Uruguay—and what’s at stake for the Jewish community?B’nai B’rith’s Adriana Camisar speaks with our Director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn about the alarming rise in anti-Semitism in Uruguay and across Latin America, especially online and since Oct. 7. Read more » »

Darkness in Red Cross History: A Century of ICRC Failures Toward the Jewish People – B’nai B’rith International

By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs When we open the website of the Red Cross, we find three words that make up the definition of its mission: neutral, impartial and independent. Read more » »

Jana Beris on October 7 Attack and Its Devastating Aftermath – B’nai B’rith International

Play Video In this important and emotional interview, our Eduardo Kohn and Adriana Camisar speak with Uruguayan-Israeli journalist Jana Beris about the dramatic situation in Israel. The interview is in Spanish. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Latin America Commemorates 86th Anniversary of Nazi Pogroms – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith commemorated the 86th anniversary of the 1938 November Pogroms, also known as Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, in events throughout Latin America, attended by dignitaries, Jewish community members and special guests. Read more » »

Combating Anti-Semitism in Argentina’s Private Sector…and Around the World? – B’nai B’rith International

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