The Government prioritized the welfare of children through concrete actions to combat multidimensional poverty, social vouchers, household registration, improvement of floors, sanitation, renovation of schools, but the challenges are still latent, according to analysts.

The nation planned for this special day children’s stories in parks and squares, celebrations in schools, magic shows and others, while La Aurora Zoo organized different surprises.

The Children’s Museum will present a different agenda, while there are those who prefer to go to the Sports Centers (Erick Barrondo, Campo Marte) to make the most of their facilities, share with friends, family or colleagues.

Guatemalan children are entertained with gifts, pinatas and other expressions that enhance the festivities, always with the goal of making visible and reinforcing the rights that protect this population sector.

However, local organizations point out that institutional failures lead to children being exposed to violence, forced labor, unwanted pregnancies, abuse, exploitation, among others.

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