Ambassador Garza Announces $1.7 Million in Additional Aid For Flood-stricken Areas
Statement by Ambassador Antonio O. Garza
Mexico City, November 16, 2007 -"Today, the government of the United States approved an additional $1.7 million dollars to provide supplies and goods to facilitate restoration efforts. With today's announcement, U.S. assistance to the people of Tabasco and Chiapas totals over $2.1 million dollars. This additional support will be provided by the Embassy's Agency for International Development through its Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance.
"When my wife Mariasun and I visited the flood zone last week, we saw both the extent of the damage, as well as the bravery and tremendous efforts of the people stricken by the floodwaters. Viewing first hand such a tragic scene impacted us profoundly, but seeing the courage and resolve of the victims also gave us confidence that they will overcome this disaster and thrive again in the near future. I am proud that the U.S. continues to cooperate with the government of Mexico in providing immediate emergency support to the people of this region.
"As the floodwaters in Tabasco and Chiapas begin to recede and families begin the clean-up process to recover their lives, the people of the United States stand by our Mexican neighbors during this tragedy."