"Lack of Relief for Mexico" by Trey
On September 8th Mexico was hit by a devastating 8.1 magnitude earthquake, the largest in recent history. The earthquake just 74 miles south of Mexico City has left a toll of 96 dead and counting with many more homeless and injured. The Mexican military and Government have put as much as they can towards the relief effort but without sufficient donations or foreign aid, the majority of the people have nothing. Without the proper aid, these people may raise the death toll exponentially. With millions of people left homeless and hungry out in the streets of Mexico, the country needs a better source of relief as the country can only do so much alone. The countries army is doing its best to help its people but they can only help a small amount of the countries affected population. The following days of the initial earthquake multiple 5 to 5.2 quakes have been shaking the country. Not to mention the country also being hit by the massive hurricane Katia. With America dealing with its own effort with Texas and Flordia still recovering, America already has a lot to deal with, but if no other countries will help the struggling Mexico someone will need to otherwise the death toll may rise and the already struggling effort may not be enough.
As Mexico struggles to recover from the Earthquake, and Hurricane Katia as well, very few donations and foreign aid are being sent to help the devastated country. The only thing to do is to donate personally if the funds are available or hope that another country will take interest and help save the millions left homeless by the disaster.
Previously Mexico had offered aid to The United States after the hurricanes and even after the earthquake Mexico still offers some aid to texas, even though the United States didn’t officially accept the aid and certainly not returning the favor to Mexico. This is outrageous as Mexico needs help more than ever since it’s last earthquake over 100 years ago. Until very recently did U.S. Secretary Rex Tillerson make contact with Mexico’s leaders and ensure that the U.S. stands by to aid their neighbors in their time of need, but only after Mexico rescinded its offer to in turn aid the U.S.
The Mexican President had recently visited these areas in an attempt to talk to the people and help garner donations from local companies and other possible donators. This speech of his was seen as an attempt to gain more political influence and he has since been seen as corrupt for this although he was able to pull in a million dollar donation from a cement company to help with rebuilding, but considering that damages costs will be much much more this will not suffice for all of Mexico.
With many people dead and many more homeless Mexico is in the worst state it’s been in since it’s last earthquake in mexico city 1985. I believe that the countries struggles is being overshadowed by our own and isn’t receiving the proper support it needs to rebuild and recover. The Mexican red cross is currently accepting donations online and other companies online are contributing as well.
Works Cited
Hines, Bethany. “How to Help Earthquake Victims in Mexico.” CNN, Cable News Network, 12
MALKIN, PAULINA VILLEGAS and ELISABETH. “As Mexico Earthquake Aid Mounts, Many Fear It Will Be Diverted.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 11 Sept. 2017,
This work was very well done, and I liked the issue behind it, as well. I had no idea about the event, but I learned about it from this.
ReplyDeleteTrey, this was interesting and informative. I was actually planning to do something similar for my topic, so I will definitely be using this as an example. Don't worry, I won't steal your ideas ;) I love how you gave many examples between Mexico, Texas, and Florida, and how you mentioned both earthquakes and hurricanes. If I would have done anything differently, which isn't much, I might have given more ideas as how we could personally donate to these causes. What charities? How much should I donate? Overall, it is intellectual and backed up by reliable sources, which is a good thing to make sure that your readers know what you are talking about. Awesome Job Trey! :)
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This was a very well written blog. It was informative and intriguing. I liked how you talked about the United States and gave so many facts about the victims of the earthquake. I didn't know the extent of all the damage until I read your blog. I really enjoyed reading this, and I can't wait to see what you write about the next nine weeks.
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