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In Guatemala, mothers and women's groups seek to preserve the memory of the 41 girls who died in a fire at the Virgen de la Asunción safe house in 2017, and are calling for unity to demand dignified compensation after a court ruled against those who let the girls die in that incident.  Details: Rolanda Garcia, Correspondent

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00:00Ceremonies are being held in Guatemala to honor the memory of 41 girls murdered at the

00:10Virgin de la Asensia and Shelter in 2017, following a conviction against six former

00:14public officials.

00:17For us in this space, at this altar and memorial for the girls that we have built and maintained

00:25in the Central Park of Guatemala City, we call on the sacred fire as a fundamental element

00:30to remember them, to speak with the grandmothers and grandfathers to continue demanding justice

00:34because, although today the first conviction was handed down, we hope it will not be the

00:39only one because there are other groups of accused.

00:49For mothers, the sacred fire is a space that helps them overcome their suffering from the

00:52loss of their daughters.

00:59At the meetings, the mothers call for the conviction of all those involved in the tragedy, including

01:07former President of the Republic Jimmy Morales.

01:11For the families of the victims, conviction is not enough.

01:12It is important to reiterate the responsibility of the state and ensure that the measures of

01:18redress are fair.

01:25In some way, repair can be the mechanism for restoring rights and ensuring that this situation

01:32does not repeat that officials who run for public office have the necessary specialization,

01:39especially when it comes to children and adolescents.

01:45Women's collectives warn that they will accompany mothers in the streets and squares to demand

01:52justice and keep their memory alive.

01:54Rolanda Garcia, TELESUR, Guatemala

01:55Rolanda Garcia, TELESUR, Guatemala

02:01Women's collectives warn that they will accompany mothers in the streets and squares to demand

02:11justice and keep their memory alive.

02:14Rolanda Garcia, TELESUR, Guatemala

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Guatemala | Country holds memorials for 41 girls killed in 2017 shelter fire

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