Israel Builds Houses For 39 Families That Lost Homes In Guatemala Volcano Blast
By Staff Reporter Posted on 02/03/21 | News Source: Times of Israel
Ambassador hands over deeds to new residents of ‘Jerusalem Capital of Israel Street,’ built for those whose houses were destroyed in deadly 2018 Fuego eruption
Israel’s embassy in Guatemala on Sunday finished its Guatelinda housing project in the town of Escuintla for families that lost homes in the 2018 Fuego volcano eruption.
The blast killed more than 190 people in the Central American country.
Matty Cohen, Israel’s ambassador to Guatemala and Honduras, personally handed over the deeds to all 39 families who received new homes.
“The State of Israel promised, and we are happy,” said Cohen. “Israel will always continue to assist our friend and ally Guatemala.” Read more at Times of Israel