Devastation in Mexico and Puerto Rico afflicts the human family
On September 19th and 20th, the world witnessed natural disasters that marked the history of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and other Caribbean islands.
The number of disasters and lives lost has shocked humanity, and despite the current tension of climate, chaos, and pain in the affected countries, there are many signs of support from the different nations, as well as donations and rescue teams.
The Global Embassy of Activist for Peace expresses its solidarity with Mexico, Puerto Rico, and other Caribbean islands, and promotes a message of encouragement, strength and hope, emphasizing that "if a portion of the human family is hurt, everyone else hurts with them.”
The most devastating earthquake in three decades.
According to the Richter scale, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday, the 19th. According to the National Civil Protection Department, the number of fatalities rose to 305 this Saturday; collectively, thousands injured and dozens of destroyed buildings were registered.
The day of the event, Mexico was observing the 32nd anniversary of the great earthquake that left thousands dead (1985). The country was hit by two earthquakes this September; the first recorded on Thursday the 7th in the southern area, with a magnitude of 8.1, which left at least 90 people dead.
Five days later the search and rescue of the people trapped in the rubble continues; citizens have joined in these tasks, supporting rescuers and providing food and water.
The most catastrophic storm of the century.
That is how the passage of Hurricane Maria through Puerto Rico is considered; the eye of the storm, that reached a category 5 (maximum potency), hit the island on Wednesday, the 20th with estimated maximum winds of 257 kilometers (160 miles) per hour.
- Despite the tragedies and the great destruction, the spirit of the Mexicans and Puerto Ricans has not weakened; the government and citizens of each nation have united to rise with hope and the will to move forward.
The youth rebuilding peace: Mexico canta y no llores
885 essentials were collected at the concert.
This work is the result of a youth movement that has gained momentum in the country this year, which aims to form integral leaders, young people who transform society through planning, carrying out actions, campaigns, and strategies aimed at strengthening the justice, peace, and happiness of the human family.
