September 19, 2017, will remain etched in the collective memory of Mexicans as one of the most tragic and emotional days of recent decades. Exactly 32 years after the devastating 1985 earthquake, Mexico City was shaken again , this time by a magnitude 7.1 quake that caused death, destruction, and a wave of national solidarity.
One of the most dramatic moments of that day was the partial collapse of several buildings in different parts of the city , including one located in the Roma Sur neighborhood, which was on the verge of collapsing before the terrified eyes of the citizens. Continue reading…
