People in Mexico

My friend asked me why I was taking all these pictures from poor people. I explained to her that every one of these people had "something", and in my eyes are just beautifull.

I observed in Mexico that it is such a beautifull country, but some places dirty, bad roads, bad housing and drainage.

If the government would maintain their beautifull houses, roads and drainage systems, there would be jobs and Mexico perhaps could recover, it was so sad to see all this beautifull scenery being wasted.

Beautifull, left alone, sad, old lady
When I saw her sitting at a street corner in Guadalajara, it almost broke my...

Native old lady begging in Tonela
Where are all these children from these begging mothers. I heard that some of...

Native Lady in Tonela
Mexico is beautifull, but some people have to live worse as pigs.

Homeless young man sleeping

Carriages in Guadalajara
The "chauffeur" asked me to take the photograph

Musician in Guadalajara
Musicians should look happy, shouldn't they? Well, this one does...

Tribal Dance in Guadalajara
I did not see many street performers smiling, in fact most natives looked...

Native Market in Guadalajara
Native crafts for sale for very good prices

Child playing the accordion for food
She was sitting there, not able to play, just pulling and pushing to...

Coffee Maker in Guadalajara
We had breakfast in a typical coffeeshop down town

Child sleeping on a stone bench
While mother is selling some crafts, her child is sleeping on a stone...

Straw goods sales man
This man very confident approached every tourist to sell his hats

Man in Patzcuaro
Friendly Salesman in Patzcuaro

Lady in Patzcuaro
Lady enjoying just sitting and watching what is going on around her

Icecream boys in Morelia
I caught these ones while driving back to Guadalajara

Beggar in Morelia
no ... is there nothing else for this man to do than to beg?

At least this lady tries to sell things
We gave her our coke and some money, this was in Guadalajara

Sleeping baby in Guadalajara
Mother shopping, baby sleeping

Car washer in Guadalajara
Our windows were always clean when he was at the petrol station

My favorite picture
So much sadness in her eyes and still so much love in her face

article published 8/10/2002

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— elva, July 20, 2009

been there
Hi I've been there.ariva CELAYA GTO MEXICO!!! Mexico lindo y kerido. I LOVE MEXICO yeah well people just have to understand that I gess everywhere U go its the same thing there's poor people there's rich people there's homeless people there's people with mansions who knows everywhere you go its the same only that people from MEXICO have their pride n keep it going MEXICO anybody from CELAYA I'm ooking for my relatives e-mail me plzzzz!!! Elva (*Presley*)
— elva, July 20, 2009

My husband is from mexico and I've been there many times since we have been together 14 years now.Their are poor,rich,and just lazy I seen and I know my brother in law is very lazy.My husband sends up to 400.00 to 600.00 a month to my mother in law.I know their are some that cannot help it but you need to look at the poor here more than there.These people only pay twenty dollars or less to get a tooth pulled.To go to the doctor it's cheap so is medicine and so places get free.I would like to add to one comment someone made their are people still riding donkey go to jalisco or alot of towns with ranchs.My husband's family needs a donkey or horse to haul stuff so they can feed their sheep and chickens.Go to you tube and lokk up mexico jalisco (PULQUE)it show;s them useing donkey to haul stuff.
— missy, August 20, 2008

God is always with them
Is sad to see all this, ive seen it by myself but you know what is the good of this is that the hearts of all this people is always looking up and having faith that the Lord would help them and sometimes they have more peace in theirselves than us. God Bless all that people

and I hope we all can do something for all poor people in mexico even pray for them
— monica arambula, April 1, 2008

I LIVE THER
MY PEOPLE
— JOSE SALGADO, March 28, 2008

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— daylene, February 3, 2008

I LOVE YOUR PICTURES...:]BUT I FEEL SO SO SAD FOR THOSE PEOPLE.... I WISH I CAN HELP THEM...
— wendy, December 31, 2007

about the pictures
I just wanted to comment that your pictures are amazingly beautiful. I see what you see and those people are just so amazing. I live in South Texas about 20 minutes from the border. I understand what a prevalent issue this is. You are a fantastic photographer. I saved all your pictures because I love them so much. I take pictures too maybe you would like mine. let me know.
— Jenni R, July 15, 2007

Rebooting of Reality
In this world characterized by our constant pursuit of material gain, sometimes we forget the basics of humanity: being human! Your pictures are a genuine rebooting of reality!
— Wilber E, December 17, 2006

Your lovely pictures of Mexico and the Mexicans brings memories flooding back as I worked in a watch factory in Toluca for three years (1979 - 1983)but travelled far and wide enjoying this beautiful country, its unforgetable people,wonderful food and all their glorious customs. I am sure I will return.
— Dick Lawson, November 30, 2006

I think mexicans should not be treated this way. It is so sad. It also makes me mad.They are so sweet.
— Chelsea, November 27, 2006

MEXICO IS NICE IT GETS ME MAD WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT MEXICO IS BAD OR THAT MEXICAN PEOPLE ARE BAD OR THAT THEY ARE REALLY POOR I WISH I COULD HELP THE PEOPLE THAT ARE POOR MY FAMILY IS MEXICAN AND I AM ARE PROUND OF IT!
— NRRR, June 6, 2006

MEXICO IS NICE IT GETS ME MAD WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT MEXICO IS BAD OR THAT MEXICAN PEOPLE ARE BAD OR THAT THEY ARE REALLY POOR I WISH I COULD HELP THE PEOPLE THAT ARE POR MY FAMILY ARE MEXICANS AND WE ARE PROUND OF IT!
— NRRR, June 6, 2006

I was born in Mexico. I know that in Mexico there are alot of poor people. Ya'll only show the poor people and towns. You never take pictures of the rich part of Mexico (because there are rich parts). You think that we have big sombreros and sarapes. Well not all of us are like that. Mexico is not what you think!!!!! It makes me mad when people are so ignorant and think that we still ride donkeys.
— Marijose, May 6, 2006

People Of Mexico
Gracias para tus fotos y tu forma de ser. He visto gente muy pobre en Tijuana y la gente que aunque tal vez no gana mucho siempre trata la manera de ayudar la persona que es mas pobre que ellos. Cada dia anda una senora de cien anos en biciclta vendiendo sus dulces y chicles. Cuando ella se para en la frente de un restaurante en la Revolucion, muchos de los hombres que trabajan alli corre a la calle para comprar sus cositas. De verdad, mucha gente de alla tiene un corazon grande. Tambien, me impresiono mucho que la gente joven trata la gente anciana con mucho respecto. Los jovenes de los Estados Unidos pueden aprender una gran leccion de ellos. Gracias!
— Sharon Linares, March 25, 2006

This is my people, and I feel sorry for them I wihs i could do something to help them, but Icann't. I also lived in a poor town before to come to US. I miss my parents so much, I just hope to go back some day. Arriba mi raza!! I also want to say that i am proud of being Mexican, because even though we have many problems to go thruogout, you can still find a true friend and we also work hard to get what we want.
— tere, December 1, 2005

you have no idea
hi, i live in celaya guanajuato (mexico); and i just wanted to tell you that mexico is not what you think it is.... yes there are a lot of poor people (as in every other country); but not everybody is poor and unhappy in mexico, i have a very nice life!, we live in a 10 room house with running water, electricity, etc... we have 4 tv's, 3 computers, 3 cars, air conditioner, etc... and you might think that maybe we are and exeption in mexico, but NO; most of the people over here has a very nice life, and just a little part of mexico live very poorly. well, i just wanted you to know that PD: mexico is a very nice place to go on vacations, the beacjes are very beautiful!!!, i recomend you to visit cancun or ixtapa.
— polo morin, October 29, 2005

My son-in-law comes from the state of Puebla in a town southeast of Puebla City. He has taught my daughter and I of many things of his life in Mexico, but it still hurts my heart and soul to see photos such as these because I want to do something to help. However, I am also realistic that it is important that others see such because we need to be aware that there are other people who are less fortunate than ourselves. Even if you feel that you are most unfortunate, always remember there are those out there and especially in other countries such as Mexico that would love to have even the littlest thing that you might consider a nuisance. Tengo amor por todas en Mexico!!!
— Michele, March 30, 2005

We go there every year because we have family members living there and it a nice and relaxing feeling. I love it there because i get to see different people. It also takes you away from stress and from work. I believe more people should go there often on vacation or holiday time if you have enough to go and time to spare a little extra cash.
— Rebecca, Erika, Delores, March 3, 2005

mexico
mexico is really beutiful i went there a few years ago
— maria, March 2, 2005

Last year I drove from Kansas City to Mazatlan, and was able to see alot of Mexico along the way.

Many of the pople in Mexico literally "scratch out a living". We would see people walking thru the desert with the next town being hours (days?) away.

We stopped to visit my sister-in-law's brother-in-law's family outside of Zacatecas. They live in a 2 room house (11 people), no running water, yet they offered us dinner and gifts.

We dropped off a water pump for the truck they share with other families in the shanty town -- I was amazed how generous, and seemingly happy they seemed.

We are oh so lucky -- and spoiled.
— Ed Downes, July 13, 2004

poor people
i feel so so so so so sorry and i wish i could help yall any kind of way to give yall food and when i get older i would do anything to help you all and give you all food i love you all alot take care always isabel jasso
— isabel jasso, May 5, 2004

Career
I am new at traveling and have only traveled 2 times. Both times i've gone to the Dominican Republic and was increadably amazed by how poor they are. I gave them many many presents and tips and I want a carerr in helping the poor people around the world. What kind of jobs are out there for me?
— Ashlee, May 4, 2004

poor people
i feel so sorry i cant do nothing for yall and when i get older i will do everything possible to help and communicate with yall sorry and bye
— Isabel, April 23, 2004

The poor children in the Plazas in Downtown Guadalajara became my favorite people in the months I spent there several years ago. There was a particular family of children whose parents lived in the Central Bus Station. There were about seven kids, ranging in age from 3 to 12. They would run up to you with a sticker, stick it on you, then demand payment for the sticker. I never did like that system. I eventually got to know the kids and took the whole group to lunch at least once a week for about 4 months.(They had NEVER eaten at McDonalds until they met me.) These photos are a true testiment to the poverty that these people live with every day. The faces you capture are just like I remember them in my dreams. Keep up the good work.
— J Taber, February 13, 2004

just in case my email is vj_princess@hotmail.com
— jennifer, November 24, 2003

from chiapas to california
i was born in chiapas and now live ina a very wealth california area i still have family that i go visit every year and i know people go travel and look for pictures and care but it angers me how you will only know how it feels to be poor and helples....i study poli sci and law and plan on returing to chiapas to live sometime i alsa know that as much as we try to help other a country as whole) we cant do it with out helping ourselves first.. i have been hee (USA) and mexico and know that i lived in a not so good area in ca as well we have to same problems as they do just at different stages....so please dont just look at the picture do something.. help... for both countries and others around the world.. feel free to email me subject..Chiapas
— Jennifer`, November 24, 2003

My biological father's family is this nationality and I am looking for him. Their last name is Barragan. Anybody know them?
— Rosie, November 19, 2003

how ungrateful we can be.
I feel that many of us can be so ungrateful for what we have. then we see these pictures, and we realize how much we have. Some people may say it's their fault, but it really isn't. It's not there fault the have bad economy rates. WE all need to realize how fortunate we are to have such a great country. This is something people have risked their lives for.They have such kind hearts, and all they want is someone to call on.Not only has this changed me, but it has also made me even more grateful for eveything I have.
— Bianca 7 -1-03, July 1, 2003

poor people
i think that this is a great page to show that not everyone has aperfect life
— Leian page, January 30, 2003

great page
Hi I love you artical if this artical touched anyones heart it touched mine the most I cannot belive how many sad faces I saw. It makes me want to help out a poor person, get back on their feet and get their life together. If you could please send me more pictures at my e-mail I would be more than happy, and glad, to accept them. I am now looking into going to Mexico and helping a needy person. If your artical changed my opinion on the way I look at things from now on than it should certainly change other peoples opinions. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with me. I will certainly spread the news and my knowledge of this exsisting page to anyone and everyone!!
— Hannah Stone, December 16, 2002

Been there
I just got back from Michoacan, two hours from Guadalajara. I loved it and am actually moving there. A big stretch for this spoiled white American girl. There is more than just poor people. The poor and rich live together in homes built connected to each other. If you have a college education like me, you can the same type of job down there.
— Heather Ochoa, September 25, 2002

Excellent pictures
You have some beautiful pictures here and you take photos of subjects that few would dare. Please don't stop. It seems to me that you are searching for someone to blame for the misery that you see. Perhaps we all share some blame. Only the luckiest of us are born in a guiltless society.
— Steve Axford, August 11, 2002

Mexico
I like your photos, I have been to Mexico (only as far as Tijuana) but the poverty is obvious as soon as you cross the border. Thanks for sharing your work.
— Too Much, August 10, 2002