An immigrant advocacy group, CASA, has highlighted the dangers faced by construction workers following a tragic incident where several men lost their lives in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. CASA Executive Director Gustavo Torres expressed his condolences and emphasized the critical yet perilous nature of the construction industry work carried out by essential workers like those on the bridge. These workers, who often work in hazardous conditions, play a vital role in ensuring that society functions smoothly by building infrastructure that enables people to go about their daily lives.
The six individuals who tragically lost their lives hailed from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. The bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes from Mexico and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera from Guatemala have been recovered, while the bodies of two other workers, Miguel Luna and Maynor Suazo Sandoval, who were part of CASA, are still missing. These workers were engaged in repairing potholes on the bridge when it was struck by a container ship earlier this week.
CASA, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in working-class minority and immigrant communities, has initiated a donation drive to support the families of the victims. The organization aims to provide assistance to the families of the deceased workers, including Luna and Sandoval, to help them cope with the aftermath of this tragic incident.
