U.S. hails Argentina as ally against terror and antisemitism at AMIA bombing commemoration

In Washington D.C., U.S. officials lauded Argentina as a crucial partner in the fight against international terrorism and antisemitism during a ceremony marking the 32nd anniversary of the AMIA bombing. The event, held at the Donald Trump Institute for Peace, brought together Argentinian Jewish community leaders and U.S. government representatives.

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The memory of the AMIA continues to guide our work today. The United States and Argentina work together to confront terrorism, dismantle terrorist networks, including jihadist networks, narcoterrorist groups, and far-left terrorism, and enhance the security of our citizens.

Gregory LoGerfo, Coordinator of the State Department's Counterterrorism Office, stressed the enduring memory of the AMIA victims and the ongoing collaboration between the United States and Argentina. He affirmed a shared commitment to security, justice, and remembrance, underscoring the U.S. administration's dedication to combating terrorism in all its forms, including jihadist, narcoterrorist, and far-left extremist groups.

LoGerfo outlined three key priorities: pursuing justice for the victims by bringing perpetrators to account, dismantling terrorist networks through enhanced intelligence sharing and cooperation, and combating terrorist financing. He specifically mentioned joint efforts to expose and disrupt Hezbollah's financial and logistical networks in the region, in collaboration with Argentina's Financial Intelligence Unit and its anti-terrorism agency.

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My responsibility is to ensure that memory translates into concrete actions, in collaboration with our partners. This involves three fundamental priorities. First, the pursuit of justice. We must bring those responsible to justice. In this regard, the United States supports these efforts and works to deny safe havens to terrorists and those who support them. Terrorism knows no borders or statute of limitations.

The U.S. officials reiterated the strong ties between the Trump and Milei administrations, emphasizing that the memory of the AMIA attack continues to guide their work. The commitment to ensuring justice and memory translates into concrete actions, with the U.S. working to deny safe havens to terrorists and their supporters, recognizing that terrorism knows no borders.

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Together, we work to expose and dismantle the financial and logistical networks of Hezbollah in the region, which includes collaboration with Argentina's Financial Intelligence Unit and its formidable national anti-terrorism agency.