#FuerzaMéxico

Mexico has been severely jolted by Mother Earth once again. Only thirteen days have passed from the deadly temblor that struck down in Oaxaca and Chiapas; thirty-two years after a powerful earthquake had killed thousands of people in central Mexico. September 19th is once again a date to remember, and to many of us, every single face, smell, word or event happening during these difficult hours, will forever be registered in our minds.

Trying to look at the positive side of tragedy, these types of events bring back my faith in humanity. The Mexican people see no boundaries when it comes to helping others in the midst of hardship. It's not easy to express in words how proud, honored and unbelievably humbled I feel to see Mexico recovering in unity from this catastrophe. You can see people organizing themselves in brigades to remove debris from fallen buildings, and dig out people trapped under the rubble — using nothing but their bare hands and their big and hopeful hearts. Women are stepping out setting tables on the sidewalks to provide food and drinks to rescuers who have been working non-stop. This is what being Mexican is all about. A strong nation coming together and caring about its people.

I am proud to own a green, white and red colored heart, and all I can say is that the true spirit of Mexican people is distinctly illustrated in the images below.

(Photos by Mundo Desconocido on Facebook)