School Roof Collapses in Chiapas, Leaving Kindergarten Students Without a Classroom

Heavy Rains Collapse School Roof in Chiapas, Displacing Kindergarten Students Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, MX – Heavy rains and strong winds lashed Tuxtla Gutiérrez on Monday, causing the roof of a multi-grade classroom to collapse in the Bosques del Sur neighborhood. This classroom was intended for use by a local kindergarten, which has operated for fourteen years without its own building. The incident has left the school without a classroom just before the start of the new school year. "For more than a decade, we've relied on borrowed classrooms from a nearby primary school," explained Sandra, the kindergarten's director. "Now, after this collapse, we have to start the process all over again, seeking temporary spaces so these children can continue their education." The video shows the extent of the damage, with the metal roof completely caved in, held up only by some remaining wooden supports. The kindergarten director has contacted the state's Institute of Physical Educational Infrastructure, but they have indicated they are unable to repair the damage immediately. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by many schools in Chiapas, lacking adequate infrastructure and resources. The community is rallying to find a solution, ensuring that the children's education is not further disrupted.