After the earthquake of last Tuesday Sept. 19, which has claimed the lives of more than 230 people, the president of Mexico; Enrique Peña Nieto, has decreed three days of National Mourning in memory of the victims.

El Pdte. @EPN decretó tres días de luto nacional en honor a las víctimas del #sismo. México comparte su pena.#FuerzaMéxico pic.twitter.com/mrLCKucOvJ

— Presidencia EPN 2012-2018 (@PresidenciaMX) September 20, 2017

The rescue efforts continue, as well as the solidarity of the Mexican people who are helping those affected by this natural disaster.

Governments from various parts of the world have sent rescue experts, structural engineers, among other professionals, as well as the necessary equipment to carry out such actions.

The earthquake of 7.1 that shook Mexico on Sept. 19, has claimed more victims than the one that took place last Sept. 7 with a magnitude of 8.2, with more than 90 deaths.

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Translated by:cristina.mora@sandiegored.com