Last year we observed the 30th anniversary of that bombing and although we have not suffered another successful Hezbollah perpetrated terrorist attack in the western hemisphere. Since 1994, Hezbol has been far from inactive. Its Hezbollah's activities in Latin America are chiefly focused on raising funds for its terrorist operations in the Middle East and elsewhere. Beginning in the mid-80s, Hezbollah established a presence in the lawless Tri border region of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, infiltrating the largest Lebanese Shiite diaspora community. (02:50–02:58)
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Asserts that Hezbollah's activities in Latin America focus on fundraising for terrorism.
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