President Enrique Pena Nieto Asks Mexican Citizens to Keep Donating Circe Vargon - The News
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Pena Nieto paid a visit to the collection centers set up by different ministries of the Federal Government and the Government of the Federal District in the Plaza de la Constitución. These centers are receiving donations from all sectors of Mexican society in aid of the persons affected by the severe weather conditions. (Presidency of the Republic)

MEXICO CITY – President Enrique Peña Nieto called on Mexican citizens to continue donating to the survivors of hurricane Ingrid and tropical storm Manuel, saying that “the emergency isn’t over.”

After touring the donation center in Mexico City’s central Zócalo square with First Lady Angélica Rivera and Interior Secretary Miguel Ángel Osorio Chong, Peña Nieto discussed how donations are handled and distributed with members of the press.

According to Peña Nieto, volunteers in Mexico City’s Zócalo — one of 1,172 donation centers around the country — have already received 562 tons of goods, double the amount of aid received in other donation centers. Peña Nieto went on to thank volunteers at the donation center for their altruistic commitment and sense of solidarity with survivors of the storms.

Local authorities in the affected states are ensuring that these goods, which include milk, tuna, cooking oil and cleaning products, are being delivered directly to the people who need it most, Peña Nieto said.

If you'd like to help those affected by the recent storms in Mexico, see related article: Mexico Hurricanes Ingrid, Manuel: How to Find Loved Ones, Donate and Volunteer (FAQ)

For more information about the Mexican Red Cross response to the recent storms please visit their website here.

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