Lev Tahor leader arrested in El Salvador on human trafficking charges Interpol issued an international arrest warrant for the cult leader late last month. JNS Staff Jan. 6, 2025
Israel sending delegation to Guatemala to help with Lev Tahor cult The contingent will share expertise gained treating cult victims and their families. JNS Staff Jan. 2, 2025
Interpol issues arrest warrant for Lev Tahor leader Jonathan Emmanuel Cardona Castillo, is wanted by Guatemala on charges including human trafficking, rape and abuse of minors. JNS Staff Dec. 29, 2024
Guatemalan authorities raid Lev Tahor sect, take 160 minors into protective custody The radical group, whose women wear black burkas, has fought child and sexual abuse charges in several countries. Dec. 22, 2024
Three leaders of Lev Tahor cult sentenced to more than a dozen years each The trio kidnapped children from their mother to force “a child into a sexual relationship with an adult,” the Justice Department said. July 12, 2024
Israel and Guatemala sign scientific-technological accord The agreement furthers cooperation including in agriculture, water and artificial intelligence. Etgar Lefkovits May 20, 2024
Three Lev Tahor leaders convicted of child exploitation, kidnapping “The defendants’ conduct—which included forced child marriages, physical beatings and family separations—is unthinkable,” stated the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. March 28, 2024
Guatemalan foreign minister pledges country will be Israel’s best Latin American ally Pro-Israel activist receives honorary doctorate in recognition of his work in faith-based diplomacy. Etgar Lefkovits May 11, 2023
Guatemalan Congressional Israel Allies Caucus marks fifth anniversary “[We are] honored to be part of this great story between these two countries, working in coordination with legislators whose support for Israel stems from their Judeo-Christian values,” said Israel Allies Foundation Latin America director Leopoldo Martinez. July 11, 2022
