Mexico City honors victims and responders of past earthquakes
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In Mexico City, government officials commemorated the victims and responders of the earthquakes that struck in 1985 and 2017.
The ceremony took place in Jardín Tlallipan and honored those who lost their lives, as well as the volunteer brigades, rescue workers, and community groups that formed after the disasters. City Chief Clara Brugada praised the citizens of Mexico City for their solidarity and quick response to help save lives during the emergencies.
She also highlighted the historical grassroots organization that arose from the tragedies, specifically mentioning the Sindicato de Costureras 19 de Septiembre and other social movements that helped transform the community. The city has completed over 97 percent of its reconstruction work following the earthquakes, delivering 20,556 homes to date with remaining projects over 60 percent complete. The total public investment for recovery will exceed 15.5 billion pesos, and the government committed to continuing support for those still affected.
