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Three Years Later: Diocese of Juárez Commemorates Migrants Lost in Detention Fire

KVIA••Yvonne Suarez
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Today marks the third anniversary of a tragic fire at the National Migration Institute's detention center in Ciudad Juárez, which resulted in the deaths of 40 migrants. The incident raised serious concerns about the facility's operational conditions. In remembrance, the Diocese of Juárez held a mass at the Juárez Cathedral and organized gatherings outside the detention center to support the victims' families. Bishop José Guadalupe Torres Campos emphasized the need for compassion and humanitarian action towards migrants, urging the community to avoid indifference and to act responsibly in the face of such tragedies.

Key Details: • Mass held at Juárez Cathedral at noon on the anniversary date. • Community gatherings outside the detention center to honor the deceased. • Bishop José Guadalupe Torres Campos calls for compassion and support for migrants.

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