"Elena Poniatowska recalls her cohabitation with her daughter during the 1985 earthquake in Mexico City"
Elena Poniatowska, a renowned writer and chronicler, recently spoke at the Centro Cultural Universitario de Tlatelolco, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that transformed Mexico City in 1985.
During her talk, Poniatowska highlighted the improvements in social awareness and the exchange of society since the disaster. She praised the resilience and courage shown by students, older people, and hospital workers, particularly the women, who she considered the true heroes during those trying times.
Poniatowska shared an intimate perspective of the earthquake as a mother, and she read fragments from her book Nada, nadie: las voces del temblor. She emphasized the importance of remembering the lessons of the past, particularly in preparing for future earthquakes in Mexico.
Civic solidarity was also evident during the 1985 earthquake, with the organization of information centers providing basic supplies. Poniatowska stressed that people can save themselves during an earthquake and that a system is in place to aid them in Mexico.
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Poniatowska also noted that during an earthquake, people will do the same as they did in the era of resistance and courage, focusing on reconstruction and love for others. She evoked scenes of chaos and humanity in the streets of the capital during the earthquake in Mexico.
For those interested in learning more about Poniatowska's involvement in the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, her literary works and journalistic accounts, especially her book "¡Temblor! México 1985," provide insightful perspectives on personal stories and social impacts of the disaster. This book documents the resilience and courage shown by the people of Mexico City during those trying times.
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