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    Begins operating Thursday Basilica 2009, expect seven million faithful
    Rocio Gonzalez and Gabriel Leon

    La Jornada
    Tuesday, 8 December 2009, p. 33
    Less than a week to celebrate the 478 anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe, began as the arrival of pilgrims to the Basilica of the capital, and it is estimated that on 12 December was concentrated in that place about seven million people, so the delegation authorities Gustavo A. Madero began the liberation of roads and removal of street traders.

    Diego Monroy Ponce, rector of the sanctuary, said the federal authorities Thursday, the government of Mexico City and borough will launch the operating Basilica 2009, which would include police surveillance and the closure of roads around the temple, with the ensure the safety of visitors.

    With regard to the outbreak of influenza A/H1N1 virus, while Monroy Ponce as the authorities of that territorial demarcation posts announced that along with medical care, counseling and other services will install a special clinic where distributed gel antibacterial and attention will be given to all passengers who require, in addition to liaise with the various hospitals in the river for emergency shipments.
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