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AMLO confirms 2 Mexican workers were killed in the Baltimore bridge collapse

2024-03-29T14:08:29+00:00
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President Mexico addressed the media at his daily press conference, known as La Mañanera.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed that three Mexican workers are among the victims in the Baltimore bridge collapse.

The Mexican president give details about the victims and called on the community to support migrants in the United States.

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2 Mexican workers killed in Baltimore bridge collapse

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In an incident that has shocked the world, six workers are still missing after Tuesday’s tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore.

The victims — who include Mexican, Guatemalan, Salvadoran and Honduran migrants — remain missing after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Mexican authorities are in close contact with their families, providing support and assistance during this difficult time.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed his concern and solidarity with the families of the miissing workers during his morning conference from the National Palace.

AMLO confirms Mexicans migrants were among the victims

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AMLO confirmed that one of the Mexican workers has been rescued and is in stable condition, while two others remain missing.

«We are very sorry for the situation. The report we have is that there are three Mexicans, one was rescued and came out alive, injured but stable and safe,» said AMLO.

Out of respect for the privacy of the families, the president did not reveal additional details about the names or locations of the missing.

«We have the information, but we will not reveal it because the relatives asked us to handle the matter with discretion,» he added.

A state of emergency in Baltimore

The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, March 26, when the bridge, the largest in Baltimore, collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship.

This triggered a state of emergency in the area, with rescue teams working hard to find the missing workers.

According to James Wallace, Baltimore Fire Chief, two people were rescued from the water, one of them without apparent injuries and the other taken to a hospital in serious condition.

The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they are providing assistance to affected Mexicans through their diplomatic corps in Baltimore and Washington.

A call to support migrants in the U.S.

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President López Obrador took advantage of the occasion to recognize the fundamental work carried out by Mexican and Central American migrants in the United States.

He pointed out that they often do jobs that are considered high risk, like what was being done on the Francis Scott Key bridge.

He emphasized the importance of treating these workers with respect and dignity, rejecting any form of discrimination or stigmatization.

«This shows that migrants are going to do work at midnight, very risky, and that is why they do not deserve to be treated as is often the case with some irresponsible and insensitive politicians in the United States,» he said.

Commitment after tragedy in Baltimore

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This tragic event has highlighted the need to strengthen safety measures for critical infrastructure.

It also reaffirms the need to protect the rights and safety of workers, regardless of their origin or migratory status.

Authorities continue to work tirelessly to find the missing victims.

They are also  providing the necessary support to affected families in this difficult time. To see AMLO talking about the Mexican workers killed on the Baltimore bridge collapse click HERE.

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