Mexico City, Mexico, Jun 10, 2004 / 22:00 pm
The Archdiocese of Monterrey, Mexico, has begun construction on a housing facility for Central American immigrants who pass through the city on their way to the United States.
Fr. Luis Eduardo Villarreal, director of Social Ministry, announced that the land has been purchased and that $87,000 will be invested in the construction of the building which will be able to house 30 people. The “Home of the Migrant” will be open at the end of the year.
According to Fr. Villarreal, the intention of the Archbishop is that “just as the Mexican government demands a just treatment of our emigrants in the United States, it should respect the rights of those who come from Central America.”
At the new home, shelter, food, clothing, spiritual and medical care, as well as legal advice, will be provided for residents.