Israel gains strength in Latin America with the official launch of the Isaac Accords by Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Buenos Aires during Saar”s diplomatic and economic visit to strengthen ties between the two countries. Photo: Screenshot

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Argentine President Javier Milei took an important step by officially launching the Isaac Accords, an initiative that paves the way for Israel to expand its diplomatic, economic, and security relations with Latin American countries

The main objective is to bring governments in the region closer to the Jewish state, encourage cooperation in various areas, and jointly combat antisemitism and terrorism.

The launch took place last week in Buenos Aires during a meeting between Milei and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who is on a diplomatic tour of Latin America.

Inspired by the Abraham Accords – those historic treaties mediated by the United States that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries – the Isaac Accords seek to strengthen political, commercial, cultural, and technological ties between Israel and Latin American nations.

During the event, Milei highlighted that Argentina, alongside the United States, is pioneering this new framework for rapprochement.

In a speech commemorating the 90th anniversary of DAIA, the main Jewish organization in Argentina, he stated that while much of the free world has turned its back on Israel and ignored the growth of antisemitism, his country has chosen to extend a hand and denounce evil with even greater force, because evil cannot be confronted with indifference.

The Argentine president’s words were very well received in Israel.

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called Milei “a double miracle, for Argentina and for the Jewish people,” praising his sincere and moving connection with Judaism and with Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extolled Milei’s “moral clarity, vision, and courage,” seeing in this the beginning of a new era of common sense, shared interests, and values “”between Israel and Latin America.

Thank you “”President @JMilei for your moral clarity & support. You are a true friend. “””””

In practice, the first phase of the Isaac Accords will focus on Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica, where joint projects are already emerging in the areas of technology, security, and economic development, as well as cultural and commercial exchange.

In February, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will travel to Israel to, together with Saar and Netanyahu, define the operational details of the initiative.

Milei also confirmed that next spring (in the Southern Hemisphere), the Argentine embassy will be moved to Jerusalem, fulfilling a campaign promise and further strengthening the alliance between the two countries.

The Isaac Accords aim to encourage other partners to do the same: move their embassies to Jerusalem, officially recognize Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations, and abandon traditionally anti-Israel votes at the United Nations.

Argentina had already taken a significant step less than a year after the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, becoming the first Latin American country to classify the Palestinian group as a terrorist organization – Paraguay did the same months later.

Foreign Minister @gidonsaar : “Another diplomatic mission in our eternal capital, Jerusalem. “””? Together with Ecuador”s Ambassador to Israel, Cristina Ceballos, and Hebrew University President Prof. Tamir Shefer, I inaugurated Ecuador”s new Innovation Office – granted diplomatic status – located on the Hebrew University campus in Jerusalem. Several Latin American countries – Guatemala, Paraguay and Honduras – have already moved their embassies to Jerusalem. Argentina”s President Javier Milei has announced his intention to relocate Argentina”s embassy in spring 2026. The opening of Ecuador”s office in Jerusalem is another milestone on this important path. I commend President Noboa and the people of Ecuador for this significant decision. We will continue strengthening Jerusalem, our eternal capital! “””

Meanwhile, Israeli diplomacy is advancing on several fronts in the region.

Ecuador opened a new diplomatic mission in Jerusalem, joining Guatemala, Paraguay, and Honduras, which have already moved their embassies to the Israeli capital.

Bolivia, under the new center-right president Rodrigo Paz, eliminated the visa requirement for Israelis, bringing the two countries closer together after years of estrangement during left-wing governments.

In Paraguay, the first stop on Saar’s trip, a memorandum of cooperation on security was signed.

The Israeli Foreign Minister praised President Santiago Peña as one of the most impressive leaders on the international stage and offered the experience of Israel’s defense industry to help strengthen Paraguayan capabilities.

Thank you, Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, for abolishing the visa requirement for Israelis. This decision will allow many Israelis to return to Bolivia after many years, enjoy its rich culture and stunning landscapes, and strengthen the ties between our peoples. “? “”

With concrete actions happening almost simultaneously in several countries, Israel is experiencing a moment of clear diplomatic progress in Latin America, driven above all by the determination of Javier Milei and the willingness of ideologically aligned governments to build a closer relationship based on shared values “”and common strategic interests.

Published in 12/02/2025 06h21

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