Latin American Jewish Leaders Convene in Buenos Aires to Address Rising Antisemitism
Over 250 Jewish leaders and officials from 13 countries gathered in Buenos Aires for the Latin American Forum to Combat Antisemitism on November 1. The forum, co-organized by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Latin American Jewish Congress, focused on the evolving nature of antisemitism in the region, particularly since the events of October 7. Discussions covered the spread of antisemitism on digital platforms, the trivialization of the Holocaust, and the role of governments and judicial systems in combating it. Speakers highlighted how historical prejudices, imported during the Spanish conquest, continue to circulate, often among individuals with no direct contact with Jewish communities. Fernando Lottenberg, the Organization of American States’ commissioner to monitor and combat antisemitism, noted that while warning signs were present before October 7, the situation has since escalated significantly, with Zionism becoming a pejorative term.
