South America
Israeli-media coverage mentioning South America, translated into English and compared across sources. 34 recent stories.
Germany Close Out Group H With Fast Start Over Ecuador
Germany faced Ecuador at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the last Group H match of the 2026 World Cup. Germany led 1-0 early through Leroy Sane, while Ecuador needed a win to kee…
Miami-Tied Fund Opens New Israeli Defense-Tech Pipeline to U.S. Military Hubs
Stratos Ventures, a new Israeli defense-tech fund, has raised $50 million toward an $80 million goal and already made five investments. The fund, founded by three Israelis with in…
Venezuela Earthquakes Kill at Least 164, With Thousands More Feared
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and injured 971, with officials warning the toll could rise sharply. Rescue teams are searching collapsed bui…
Mother mourns Israeli soldier killed after Panama crash
Nadir Adri, 22, died in Israel after being badly injured in a deadly Panama crash that killed Noya Yitzhak. The Ashdod native had served as a decorated combat soldier and was trav…
Air Europa to Resume Flights to Israel on June 29
Air Europa will resume flights to Israel on June 29 after months of delays and suspension since the war began. The airline will restore routes to Barcelona and Madrid, as foreign…
Messi’s record sparks a deeper Argentine football devotion in Israel
After Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup scoring record, Israeli fans discussed Argentina’s huge following on "HaOlam HaBoker." They described the support as a “religion,” ro…
Right-Wing Wave in South America Tightens Pressure on Iran
A conservative shift across South America is squeezing Iran and Hezbollah out of the region. The article says changes in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and especially Venezue…
Right-Wing Candidate Wins Colombia’s Presidential Runoff, Israel Sees Better Ties Ahead
Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential runoff by roughly 250,000 votes. Gideon Sa'ar congratulated him and invited him to Israel, while outgoing President Gustavo Pe…
Darwin Núñez’s Career Is Defined by Talent, Pressure, and Missed Chances
Darwin Núñez is again being judged as a striker who has never fully matched his hype, after another poor Uruguay performance and a long scoring drought. The article traces his str…
Court Orders Liquidation of Influential Haredi Media Group After Founder’s Death
An Israeli court ordered the liquidation of the Haredi media group behind Kav Otiyut after the death of founder Ariel Konik. About 75 employees sought the move after months of unp…
Israeli Travelers Drugged and Robbed in Peru After Night Out in Lima
Israeli traveler Oren Avidan says he and a friend were drugged and robbed in Lima, Peru, after meeting two women on a night out. They woke up 17 hours later missing passports, pho…
Two Israelis drugged in Lima and robbed while unconscious for 17 hours
Yoav Paz and Oren Avidan say they were drugged by two women they met in Lima, Peru, and woke up 17 hours later after thieves emptied their hostel room. The Israelis were taken to…
Family seeks final funds for memorial to Captain Neria Zisk, who returned from South America to fight
Captain Neria Zisk was killed in Gaza after returning early from a South America trip to join the war. His family is now raising the last 3,000 shekels needed to complete a memori…
Israeli Wildlife Photographer Captures Black Bear Mother and Three Cubs in Great Smoky Mountains
Gil Arbel captured a rare encounter with a mother black bear and her three cubs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Israeli wildlife photographer said the bears nursed and…
Brazil Football Chief Faces Claims He Used Federation Funds for Alleged Mistress at World Cup
Brazilian media accuse football federation president Samir Xaud of using confederation funds to send an alleged mistress to the World Cup in the United States. The claims, which r…
Messi Scores First 2026 World Cup Hat-Trick, Equals All-Time Tournament Record
Lionel Messi scored the first hat-trick of the 2026 World Cup and tied the all-time tournament scoring record at 16 goals. Argentina beat Algeria in its opener and will next face…
Reuters Report Reveals Details of Proposed $300 Billion Iran Reconstruction Fund
Reuters said a proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund would rely entirely on private capital, with more than $150 billion already pledged. The plan follows Washington’s re…
Can Argentina Defy the World Cup Champion’s Curse Again?
Argentina heads into the 2026 World Cup ranked first, fresh off a Copa America title and a strong qualifying campaign. The team is trying to become the first repeat champion since…
Argentina Seeks to Restore South American Pride Against Algeria
Argentina will face Algeria at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, with Lionel Messi expected to start and Nicolas Tagliafico out injured. The match comes after a winless start for South America…
Scientists Warn of a Potential Super El Niño That Could Disrupt Weather Worldwide
A potentially record-strength El Niño is developing in the Pacific and may peak by late 2026, bringing floods, droughts, fires, and economic disruption worldwide. Scientists and I…
Neve Tzion Rabbis Inspect Kosher Slaughter Operation in South America
Rabbis from Neve Tzion inspected a glatt-kosher slaughter operation in South America on behalf of Rabbi Masoud Ben Shimon. They reviewed the process closely, praised the standards…
Ashdod’s Meridiano Festival Brings Kosher Global Street Food, Live Music and Free Entry
Ashdod’s Meridiano Festival runs through June 18 at the Performing Arts Center plaza with free admission. It features kosher dishes from top Israeli chefs, international food stal…
Tel Aviv Actor Ben Adam Says He Wants Fatherhood, Equality and a Sensitive Modern Masculinity
Ben Adam, a 37-year-old Tel Aviv actor and activist, says he rejects macho masculinity and wants a relationship built on equality, openness and shared leadership. He says his bigg…
Amad Diallo's Late Winner Gives Ivory Coast a 1-0 Opening Victory Over Ecuador
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their 2026 World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The result ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run an…
Argentina Calms Fears Over Emiliano Martinez’s Finger Injury
Argentina is monitoring Emiliano Martinez’s finger injury ahead of its World Cup title-defense opener against Algeria. Despite recent concerns, Argentine reports say the goalkeepe…
Brazil turns to smart wearables and AI in its bid to win the World Cup
Brazil is using sensor-equipped wearables, shared club data, and AI analysis to help coach Carlo Ancelotti make squad and tactical decisions. The team is also benefiting from broa…
New Latin Caribbean Bistro Opens in Kfar Saba, Honoring October 7 Victim
La Amaya, a Latin Caribbean bistro, has opened in Kfar Saba with a menu inspired by Latin America and adapted to Israeli tastes. The restaurant is dedicated to Mai Ne'im, an Octob…
Brazil’s World Cup hopes hinge on Neymar’s return and Ancelotti’s fixes
Brazil enter the 2026 World Cup with Neymar injured again, Carlo Ancelotti in charge, and major doubts about their attack. After weak qualifying and a coaching change, the team is…
Brazil arrive at the World Cup with stars out of form and Neymar back in focus
Brazil head into the 2026 World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti after a shaky qualifying campaign and public debate over Neymar’s recall. Neymar is injured and likely to miss the opener…
Trump Says U.S. Carried Out Deadly Strike on Tren de Aragua Leader
Donald Trump said U.S. forces killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, on Saturday. No details were given on the location or metho…
More Than 20 Deported Migrants Arrive in Central African Republic
More than 20 undocumented migrants deported from the United States landed in the Central African Republic. One of them is an Iranian-origin woman described as wanted in Iran.
Psychologist Muli Lahad Says Northern Israel Needs Support, Not Slogans
Professor Muli Lahad says northern residents are not weak, they are exhausted and need support, not slogans. He links the region’s psychological distress to ongoing war, economic…
You Won’t Believe It: The Real Origin of Amber Gemstone
Yitzhak Carmeli explains that amber is not a mineral, but fossilized tree resin, and traces its origin to the Araucaria tree. The article says the tree grew naturally in South Ame…
Thrown Out Onto the Street, the Soldier Who Fled Abroad Became a Public Diplomacy Activist
Reservist fighter Adi Karni says antisemitic organizations pursued him abroad after his service in Gaza and Lebanon, forcing him to flee South America and later leaving him homele…
