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Mexican Parade Float Depicting Man Trapped in Earthquake Debris Causes Controversy & Outrage

Frances Solá-Santiago — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 22:09:52 +0000

A year after the deadly earthquake that shook Mexico last September, people are still coping with waves of post-traumatic stress, which is why many are confused about the government’s choice to commemorate the painful day with a simulation and an insensitive parade float. On September 19, 2017, when a 7.1 magnitude quake struck Mexico, buildings

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Baby Iñaki Was Born During the Mexico Earthquake. Today, He Turns 1

Frances Solá-Santiago — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:09:42 +0000

As Mexico commemorates the one-year anniversary of the 2017 earthquake, one baby reaches his first year of life. On September 19, 2017, as millions of Mexicans dealt with a devastating earthquake, Jessica Mendoza Segura was about to give birth to her baby boy. Just before she jumped into the bathtub, where she chose to deliver

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Frida the Rescue Dog Honored With Statue for Heroic Work After Mexico’s Earthquake

Remezcla Estaff — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:13:56 +0000

When Mexico was hit with back-to-back earthquakes in September, Frida the rescue dog became a symbol of hope. The 7-year-old Marina labrador – who wore protective goggles and specialized blue booties – saved 12 people from the rubble last year. Her name soon dominated the news cycle, and by November, she had received the Pagés Llergo

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The Caravana de Los Olvidados Reminds Us That People Still Need Help 7 Months After Mexico Earthquakes

Remezcla Estaff — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:24:46 +0000

More than half a year has passed since two devastating earthquakes hit Mexico. Through citizen-led rescue efforts and generous donations, many parts of the country have successfully bounced back since September. But in other places – especially those that didn’t garner as much international and national coverage and received less in monetary contributions – people

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Samantha Bee’s ‘Full Frontal’ Spotlights Mexican Feminist Brigade’s Quake Rescue Efforts

Remezcla Estaff — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:00:45 +0000

In the aftermath of the earthquakes that struck Mexico on September 8 and September 19, citizens led rescue efforts. And as stories of these heroic acts filled news feeds, you may not have heard about the all-female brigade who sprung into action, helping people in some of the hardest-hit and forgotten areas. One of La

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Bruno Mars Sang “Just The Way You Are” in Spanish at the Somos Live! Benefit

Adriana Cataño — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 19:08:54 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s One Voice: Somos Live! telethon for Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Caribbean relief made history on Saturday night, bringing together a star-studded roster of Anglo and Latino celebrities at a scale that has no televised precedent. A record 2.56 million viewers tuned into the benefit concert. Aside from performances from the

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Here’s Where to Stream the One Voice: Somos Live! Benefit Concert for Puerto Rico & Mexico

Remezcla Estaff — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:59:00 +0000

Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico more than three weeks ago, but the island is still struggling to get back on its feet. As federal response lags behind, it’s the Puerto Rican community on the mainland that have stepped up to get those back on the island the help they need. That’s why Jennifer

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Join New York’s Best Mexican Chefs and Mixologists for an Earthquake Fundraising Dinner

Remezcla Estaff — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:06:55 +0000

As Mexico continues it long road to recovery, New York’s best Mexican chefs and mixologists have come together to host a fundraising dinner in New York City. On September 19, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico. The natural disaster came just weeks after another earthquake devastated the country. The country had not yet fully recuperated when

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This Podcast Shines a Light on the Volunteers Who Rushed to Help Mexico’s Earthquake Victims

Yara Simón — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:51:28 +0000

When an earthquake struck Mexico on September 19, Andrés Azpiri – a reporter and Radio Ambulante sound designer – first worried about his family. But once he learned they were all fine and knew that the damage was widespread, he – like others in Coayacán and across the country – knew he needed to do

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This Hero Is Raising Money for Mexico & Puerto Rico By Running a Full Marathon With No Training

Luis Paez-Pumar — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 21:14:48 +0000

As Puerto Rico and Mexico both try to recover from the devastation brought on by natural disasters earlier this month, the Latin-American community is banding together to provide aid to the affected countries. From athletes starting campaigns to fundraise, to rival soccer fans teaming up to send supplies to victims, and even to a pup

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