Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a commemoration event ahead of the anniversary of the 1994 bombing attack on the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) community center, marking the 30th anniversary of the attack, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Martin Cassarini

A viral video showing high school students in Argentina chanting “Today, we burn the Jews” has triggered widespread outrage and condemnation from political leaders and the country’s Jewish community.

Earlier this month, a group of students from the Humanos school in Buenos Aires went on a graduation trip organized by the private company Baxtter.

In a video widely circulated on social media, the students — joined by the trip coordinator and one of the students’ fathers — are seen chanting antisemitic slogans while riding a bus.

Antisemitism in Argentina: School students sang “today we burn the Jews” during a bus trip. This happened at “Escuela Humanos,” which presents itself as a “global ambassador for peace.” pic.twitter.com/S5HMuInBft

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) September 29, 2025

Shortly after the incident sparked public outrage, the school issued a statement denouncing the students’ conduct and reaffirming its commitment against antisemitism and all forms of hate speech.

“Escuela Humanos strongly condemns the behavior of this group of students during their trip. We also repudiate the conduct of the organizing company and the coordinator in charge,” the statement read. “We clarify that our institution has no connection whatsoever with [the company’s] practices or messages.”

“These chants in no way reflect the values of our school, which are founded on respect, inclusion, and democratic coexistence,” it continued.

The school also said it has been in touch with the Delegation of Argentine Israelite Associations (DAIA), the country’s Jewish umbrella organization, to discuss the incident.

“We hereby renew our commitment against all forms of racism, antisemitism, and hate speech,” the statement added.

The travel company also issued a statement announcing it has dismissed the group coordinator and requested his permanent removal from the Argentinian Society of Travel Coordinators.

“Baxtter expresses its categorical and forceful rejection, making clear that we in no way share or condone the abhorrent remarks made by the group,” the statement read.

Argentine President Javier Milei denounced the incident in a post on X, describing it as “reprehensible.”

REPUDIABLE.
Fin.

Cc: @m_cuneolibarona @SPettovelloOK https://t.co/Kbs1wgpx1x

— Javier Milei (@JMilei) September 28, 2025

The DAIA also condemned the incident, announcing it will pursue a criminal complaint for incitement to persecution or hatred to hold those responsible accountable.

En virtud de los hechos de público conocimiento, en los que se registraron cánticos de neto corte antisemita ocurridos en un viaje de egresados, nuestro Departamento de Asistencia Jurídica presentará una denuncia penal por incitación a la persecución o al odio, con el objetivo de… pic.twitter.com/QYszkFW7zv

— DAIA (@DAIAArgentina) September 29, 2025

Like many countries worldwide, Argentina has seen a rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment following the Hamas-led invasion of and massacre across southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

According to a DAIA report, Argentina saw a 15 percent increase in reported antisemitic incidents last year, with 687 anti-Jewish hate crimes recorded — up from 598 in 2023 — marking a significant surge in antisemitism across the country.