Families remember victims of bridge tragedy in Mexico
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In Iztapalapa, Mexico, families from several locations, including Pachuca, Hidalgo, and Nezahualcóyotl, gathered at the La Concordia bridge to commemorate the one-year anniversary of a tragic event.
They built altars with flowers, candles, and photographs to honor those who died. Local authorities cleaned the area before the families arrived, and neighbors, firefighters, and paramedics joined the solemn act. Evelyn González, whose husband and daughter were affected, organized a mass with local support to remember all the victims.
Her grandson, Santiago, continues to receive rehabilitation for burns covering 45% of his body and will need care until he is 18 years old. Attendees shared memories of those lost, like Milton, who recalled inviting his cousin Irving Uriel Carrillo Reyes to his birthday before the tragedy. Many families grieved in silence, overwhelmed by their loss.
The Alvin family attended but chose to observe the memorial privately, while others listened to a priest urge them not to blame themselves for what happened, acknowledging that negligence contributed to the deaths. Emergency workers then called out the names of the 32 people who died, and the crowd responded with a chorus of “presente!” The family of Alicia Mateos also held a separate religious ceremony and asked for continued support for Santiago’s recovery, noting difficulties accessing needed resources.
