OVERVIEW

There was no significant change in the extent of antisemitism in Latin America in 2000. Laws against discrimination and racism helped to prevent the dissemination of antisemitic material; however, rightist groups continued to operate, including neo-Nazis who were active in recruitment. These groups routinely publish antisemitic propaganda leaflets and maintain various Internet sites, which are closely linked. Chile and Brazil are the primary locations for radical right activity. A major figure is the ultra-rightist Argentinean leader Alejandro Biondini.

With the outbreak of the al-Aqsa intifada there was an upsurge in antisemitic incidents, mainly in countries such as Chile and Venezuela, with large Muslim communities and radical Islamist activity.