The government has announced that on top of the 50 million quetzales ($6.5 million) that had been requested for purchasing property for use as child care centers, another 25 million quetzales ($3.2 million) will be added, bringing the amount to nearly $10 million.

Agn.com.gt reports that "...President Morales yesterday asked the Finance Minister to "accelerate the process and to locate, evaluate and acquire 13 centers that will guarantee us the correct and proper care for children".  

Finance Minister, Julio Héctor Estrada, reported that "... these 13 new homes will accommodate 20 and 40 people each and will be situated nationwide." 

Source: Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias

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