The Mayo stood for what was right, and against the Drug War in her country. The gangs had made two previous attempts to assassinate her, once shooting her three times, but she survived. After the shootings and the doubt of her people she released pictures proving the attacks.
After days of torture after Nov. 12th, Gorrostiet was found dead on the side of a road.
It appalls me that I am only learning of this through a feminist blog I check weekly. This is groundbreaking, important news. It's showing the lengths that the Mexican Drug Gangs will go to, and the power that they have in that country. As far as I am concerned, Maria Santos Gorrostiet is a hero, who fought for what is right, was an outstanding mother and role model.
Reading quotes that she has said, I am moved. "'Despite my own safety and that of my family, what occupies my mind is my responsibility towards my people, the children, the women, the elderly and the men who break their souls every day without rest to find a piece of bread for their children.
'Freedom brings with it responsibilities and I don’t dare fall behind. My long road is not yet finished - the footprint that we leave behind in our country depends on the battle that we lose and the loyalty we put into it.'
She was a beautiful woman, inside and out and her mark should be left on the world.
Thank you! I'd missed this.
ReplyDeleteDP