Children's Testimonies Confirm 'Inhuman Conditions' in Mexican Family Shelter IANS/EFE
go to original July 17, 2014

The home's founder also has powerful backers who have expressed their continued support for Ms Verduzco on social media. One of them is former Mexican President Vicente Fox, who wrote on Twitter: "Mama Rosa, my solidarity is with you, I know you're strong and I know of the good you've done for thousands of children and youths, keep your spirits up, I send you a big hug". (Twitter)

MEXICO CITY - Testimonies by 12 of the 500 children rescued from a vermin-infested shelter in the western Mexican state of Michoacan have confirmed reports that they suffered sexual, physical and psychological abuse, the attorney general's office said.

Mexican State Attorney General Jesus Murillo said in a press conference Wednesday the testimonies and the poor condition of the children's home in the city of Zamora were a clear evidence of illegal behaviour.

The children were rescued Tuesday following several complaints against the squalid private shelter, which housed 600 people, including newborn babies, children and adults older than 40 who slept on the floor, begged in the streets and were subjected to sexual abuse.

The founder and owner of the home, Rosa del Carmen Verduzco, and eight employees have been arrested.

Murillo said he was shocked by the "inhuman" conditions of the “La Gran Familia" home, a shelter which was regarded as "prestigious" and had received financial support from the federal Government, the state and international organisations.

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Hundreds Rescued From Mexico Group Home (Associated Press)

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