October 16 is World Food Day, as declared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. A headline from the front page of today’s Noticias announces, Oaxaca: 77%, con hambre, meaning 77% of the Oaxacan population have problems with receiving adequate nutrition.
The article further explains that according to the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition (INNSZ), at 34%, Oaxaca is the Mexican state with the highest rate of child malnutrition. The consequences are children who suffer from iron deficiency anemia, fatigue, apathy, extreme thinness, spots on the face, breathing problems, infections, and diarrhea.
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And, of course, as you’ve previously noted, Oaxaca has the highest percentage of Native Americans of any Mexican state. Tragic and telling – almost 500 years after European conquest and they are still the most vulnerable.
A shame and tragedy indeed ! Indigenous peoples who have suffered so much for so long should be the focal point on “Dia de la Raza”. Tthe Mexican Government should step up on efforts on aiding Oaxacans and other native americans, instead of spending on celebrating farsical events every October 12th. So shouid governments in the rest of the Americas.