Boy remains hospitalized in Guatemala City

Isidro’s son Juanito remains in serious condition today at a government hospital’s intensive care unit in Guatemala City.

He was transferred there late June 19 after an emotional day for his parents and family. Doctors have been trying various medications, and Juanito, 2, has been connected to several life-support machines in the meantime.

I spoke with Isidro briefly yesterday as he traveled on a noisy bus. Apparently, they have received housing somewhere closer to the hospital, after having to travel nearly 45 minutes to a brother’s house each day earlier this week.

Isidro said doctors may begin taking away some life-support machines in hopes Juanito’s body will respond and be able to sustain his life on its own. He said they may be there in Guatemala City for a couple more weeks.