Duval Times

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) have introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the victims of terrorist attacks against Argentina’s Jewish community, following the 30th anniversary of the bombing at the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires.

Argentina, home to Latin America's largest Jewish community, has experienced multiple terrorist attacks by Iranian-backed Hezbollah operatives. On March 17, 1992, a truck bomb exploded at the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 people and injuring more than 200. Two years later, on July 18, 1994, a car bomb targeted the AMIA center in Buenos Aires, resulting in 85 deaths and over 300 injuries. The AMIA attack remains Argentina's deadliest terrorist incident.

Senator Rubio stated: "30 years ago, the AMIA Jewish Community Center was the target of a brutal terrorist attack. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the AMIA museum and witnessed firsthand the tenacity of Argentina’s vibrant Jewish community. Our commitment to justice and accountability remains firm."

Senator Cardin added: "As we honor the victims of the AMIA bombing and the Israeli Embassy bombing in Buenos Aires, we are faced with the tragic reality that antisemitism is on the rise at an alarming pace around the world. As I lead the Congressional delegation later this month to commemorate these attacks, I will reiterate our solemn duty to condemn all acts of hate and antisemitism wherever and whenever they happen. As we honor those lost in these vicious attacks, let us also recommit to continue holding accountable those who seek to terrorize and threaten innocent people in Argentina, in the United States, and around the world."

The resolution serves as a posthumous tribute to those killed or injured in these attacks while reaffirming efforts to uphold justice for victims.

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