The constitution and laws provide for freedom of religion and the right to profess one’s faith freely. The government continued its investigation into the 1994 bombing of the Argentina Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) community center. In March a court ruled the government’s agreement with Iran to investigate the case jointly was unconstitutional; the government appealed the decision. Senior government officials publicly criticized the Jewish community on occasion.
There were violent incidents, including desecration of graves, destruction of religious groups’ property, and an attack on a religious leader and a member of his congregation. Cases of anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim sentiment included messages posted on websites, graffiti, verbal slurs, and other forms of harassment.
The Charge d’Affaires and U.S. embassy officials regularly discussed religious freedom with the government as well as with community leaders. Embassy representatives attended events organized by religious groups that addressed religious freedom and promoted interfaith awareness and appreciation.
The US State Department's 2014 report on religious freedom in Argentina.
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