Isaac Farchi Sultán (born 12 June 1960) is a Guatemalan businessman and politician. He is the son of the businessman Nissim Farchi Finkelstain, an Israeli born in Bulgaria, and Vilma Sultan Berchowitz, a Guatemalan of Israeli origin. Farchi was the first Jew to hold a public office in Guatemala. He ran as a presidential candidate in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, placing fifth place in the latter election.[1][2] He is currently the Government Commissioner for Investment and Tourism of Guatemala.
Isaac Farchi | |
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![]() Farchi in 2020 | |
Deputy of the Congress of Guatemala | |
In office 14 January 1996 – 14 January 2000 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Guatemala City | June 12, 1960
Political party | Blue Party |
Other political affiliations | Vision with Values Guatemalan Republican Front (until 1998) National Advancement Party (until 2018) |
Spouse | Rita de Farchi |
Children | Ruthy Farchi, Jacob Farchi, Sarah Farchi, Nissim Farchi |
References
edit- ^ "Israeli businessman running for president of Guatemala". The Jerusalem Post.
- ^ "Isaac Farchi: Presidential Candidate Interview". eightify.