Resilience transforms fear into hope and love

A story that turns adversity into a powerful symbol of love and collective renewal.

Publicado 20 septiembre, 2025 el 20 de septiembre a las 10:41 | 5 mins reading |2,527 vistas | por Carlos Méndez

From Adversity a New Love Story is Born

Imagine having the courage to transform a date marked by tragedy into the most beautiful beginning of your life. That’s exactly what the amazing Carmen Chávez did! She and her partner made a decision that fills us with inspiration: they chose to unite their lives forever on September 19, a date that for many in Mexico carries deep pain due to the memories of the earthquakes.

Carmen, with a smile that radiates strength, shares her powerful reason: “For me it was a somewhat tragic date,” remembering how the buildings collapsed in the center of Mexico City four decades ago. “So I want to renew that vision, which is now going to be the beginning of a life together.” What a powerful message! It is living proof that we decide the meaning we give to our past. We can choose to live in fear or we can choose to honor life and love, building something new and beautiful on the foundation of resilience.

It is completely natural that the coincidence of these dates causes anxiety. However, it is crucial to remember the words of the experts: there is no scientific reason that predestines these events to the same day. This frees us to rewrite the narrative of this day and fill it with new intentions, hope and acts of deep love, just as Carmen did.

A Symbol of Reconstruction and Faith

The choice of the location for their wedding was no coincidence. They chose the temple of San Juan de Dios, a place that stands as a beacon of hope and perseverance. This sanctuary withstood the powerful earthquake of 1985, but its structure was severely damaged in 2017, forcing it to close its doors. However, his story did not end there! It reopened at the end of 2024, practically restored, demonstrating that an even stronger beauty can be born from ruins.

Monsignor Juan Carlos Guerrero, in charge of the parish, leaves us a deeply moving reflection: “The life of these monuments is closely linked to the identity of the people.” Every crack repaired, every wall raised anew, is a mirror of our own ability to heal and rebuild. Carmen adds: “This parish has a lot of history and is very beautiful. Its paintings, its architecture. I really like coming here.” It is choosing beauty, history and faith over scars.

The message that the Church shared on its social networks resonated in the hearts of an entire nation: “those days left us wounded, but they also taught us that solidarity is greater than fear”. Absolutely! This is the greatest lesson: love and unity always triumph over fear.

The Eternal Lesson: Preventive Maintenance of the Soul

Father Salvador Barba, who became an essential pillar for the restoration, reveals a transformative perspective. The 2017 earthquake was a watershed that generated mass awareness. “We have created awareness among priests that we have to take care of our churches,” he says. “Now a word that is used a lot among us is ‘preventive maintenance’.”

What a perfect metaphor for our own lives! We must not wait for the cracks in our spirit, our relationships, or our dreams to become too large. Father Barba says it clearly: “Not waiting for it to grow. That’s what caused a lot of damage.” This is a call to action for all of us: let’s do preventive maintenance on our inner peace, on our faith, on our goals. Let us constantly review the foundations of our happiness and strengthen them with acts of love, gratitude and daily solidarity.

The numbers speak for themselves of a collective feat: more than 3,000 shrines damaged across the country, with almost 90% restored by the end of 2024, along with more than 4,000 pieces of sacred art. This is not just a physical reconstruction; It is a monument to the unwavering faith of a people that refuses to be defeated.

The flag at half-mast in the Metropolitan Cathedral is not only an act of memory; It is a promise that we remember to build a more conscious, more united and stronger future. Carmen’s wedding in the middle of the simulations is the perfect symbol of this truth: life goes on, love persists and hope is never, never extinguished.

Today we invite you to be part of this wave of transformation. Share this story of resilience and love on your social networks to inspire others to transform their own adversities into new beginnings. What date can you resignify in your life? What wall can you start rebuilding today? Explore more stories that inspire you to believe in the power of a new tomorrow! Change begins with a single decision. #TransformYourWorld

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CNTE: protest thins out but mobilizations continue

Despite the reduction of camps, the CNTE maintains its protest in the Zócalo.

Publicado 58 minutes ago el 16 de junio a las 10:52 | 2 mins reading

Mobility and divisions in the CNTE sit-in

15 days before the national strike, the presence of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) in the streets of the Zócalo has decreased significantly. In streets like Madero, the road has practically been freed for pedestrian crossing, unlike the first days of the sit-in.

Other areas such as Simón Bolívar, 5 de Mayo and Isabel la Católica also register fewer blockades. Although there are still tents, vehicular traffic is now possible in some points. However, in Tacuba, Ignacio Allende and Donceles the presence is greater, with more robust camps, although not comparable at the beginning.

In the Republic of Cuba, Palma Norte and Belisario Domínguez, the kitchens and dining rooms of the teaching profession are concentrated. Here the tents still crowd the roads. But even at that point, some members began to pack their belongings to leave, according to this medium.

Internal divisions have arisen due to teacher fatigue. On June 12, the National Representative Assembly moved forward amid discussions and signs of wear. While some contingents proposed withdrawing, others insisted on maintaining pressure.

Despite everything, the CNTE has announced that it will continue with its mobilization days. These began with the release of access booths to the capital and in states where they have a greater presence.

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Sheinbaum reports 274 thousand homes under construction

274 thousand homes under construction; six-year goal of 1.8 million.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 16 de junio a las 09:29 | 2 mins reading

Progress of the Housing for Wellbeing program

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that 274 thousand houses are under construction throughout the country, as part of the Housing for Well-being program. Currently, the scheme serves 6.8 million families.

“Today housing is accessible for construction workers, for women who earn a minimum wage and who paid very high rents.”

The six-year goal is to build 1.8 million homes. Contracts, properties and projects of 604 thousand are already ready; Of them, 274 thousand are built.

Economic impact and employment

Sheinbaum highlighted that the program boosts the economy through the construction industry. For each house or apartment, three to four jobs are generated.

The Secretary of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development, Edna Elena Vega Rangel, pointed out that progress is 33% in the housing goal. It benefits 2.1 million people, through Conavi and Infonavit.

In addition, there is 32.2% progress in the delivery of support or credits for housing improvements: 579 thousand beneficiaries, equivalent to two million people.

Legal certainty and credits

The federal government has delivered 293 thousand deeds, settlement certificates and credit cancellations. This represents 29.3% of the six-year goal, benefiting one million families.

Infonavit and Fovissste have restructured, reduced balances and interest rates on 5.1 million loans.

Sheinbaum was accompanied at the event by: the executive member of Fovissste, Jabnely Maldonado Meza; the general directors of Infonavit (Octavio Romero Oropeza), Conavi (Rodrigo Chávez Contreras) and Insus (Víctor Rubén Guzmán Dagnino); the head of Profeco, César Iván Escalante Ruiz; and the political advisor Alfonso Suárez del Real.

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New head of Women will promote substantive equality

The future secretary will prioritize equality policies and the eradication of gender violence.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 16 de junio a las 08:18 | 2 mins reading

Laura Itzel Castillo, the next Secretary of Women, announced that her management will focus on substantive equality policies with a feminist agenda aligned with the government of Claudia Sheinbaum.

Career and challenges

Castillo, daughter of former presidential candidate Heberto Castillo, studied Architecture at UNAM. She was Secretary of Urban Development and Housing of Mexico City during the administration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He currently presides over the Board of Directors of the Senate, a position he will leave to join the federal cabinet.

Her objective, she said, will be to contribute to an egalitarian society that guarantees women’s rights and advances the eradication of gender violence. He recognized important advances in the matter and pointed out that the new challenge is to deepen these policies through public programs that strengthen equality and female participation in all areas.

With her appointment, she is expected to promote concrete actions to address current challenges in gender equality and promote a safer and more equitable environment for women in Mexico. The Women’s Secretariat is a department created to strengthen attention to the rights and needs of women in the country.