In Mexican town, women and 'muxes' take charge after massive quake
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-quake-mexico-women/in-mexican-town-women-and-muxes-take-charge-after-massive-quake-idUSKCN1BN2S0
Destruction wrought by Mexico’s massive earthquake has put a spotlight on the quasi-matriarchal indigenous traditions of the worst affected town, with women and third-gender ‘muxes’ playing a leading role in the aftermath of the disaster.
Located in Mexico’s narrow isthmus region, about 400 miles (644 km) southeast of capital Mexico City, Juchitan bore the brunt of the 8.1 magnitude earthquake that flattened thousands of buildings in the humid market town in a matter of seconds and took at least 98 lives nationwide...
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