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Four Dreams from the Meanwhile of Mexican History

Public culture April 27, 2026 Lachlan Summers

When Mexico City was struck by the second most destructive earthquake in its history, residents of the city responded spontaneously, rescuing people from fallen buildings, administering aid, and transporting goods. This was referred to as “solidarity.” Solidarity has been the term used to describe post-disaster civilian responses in Mexico since 1985, when the most destructive earthquake in...