Zionist Movement Argentina
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Argentina's Zionist and Israel-related organizations range from official community representatives to political advocacy groups. As of 2026, the following are the primary organizations active in this sector:
Lobby and Political Advocacy Groups
- Delegación de Asociaciones Israelitas Argentinas (DAIA): Often described as the "de-facto Argentinian equivalent of the AIPAC lobby," DAIA serves as the political umbrella for Argentine Jewry. It works closely with government authorities to promote Zionist causes and has historically advocated for the Argentine Anti-Discrimination Law.
- Latin American Jewish Congress (CJL): The regional branch of the World Jewish Congress, which maintains deep political ties within Argentina to advocate for Israeli interests and Jewish community security
- American Friends of the Isaac Accords (AFOIA): This new nonprofit, launched with funds from the Genesis Prize Foundation (a $1 million award given to President Javier Milei), is dedicated to boosting Israel-Latin America ties on a diplomatic and economic level.
Zionist Federations and Educational Organizations
- Organización Sionista Argentina (OSA): The local representative of the World Zionist Organization (WZO). It promotes Jewish identity and acts as the electoral platform for various Zionist political parties in Argentina.
- World Zionist Organization (WZO) - Jerusalem Program: An international network active in Argentina that incorporates groups such as B’nai B’rith Argentina, the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS), and religious Zionist movements like Arzenu (Reform) and Masorti Olami (Conservative).
- WIZO Argentina (OSFA - Organización Sionista Femenina Argentina): Established in 1926, this is the largest women’s Zionist organization in the country. It focuses on Jewish culture for women and supports specific projects in Israel, such as the WIZO Nir Ha'Emek Youth Village.
- La Casa: A Religious Zionist community (Dati Leumi) in Buenos Aires that has recently become prominent for its social activism and support for Israel, including fundraising for security equipment and support for lone soldiers.