Latin artists express their support for Puerto Rico and Mexico through social networks

Miami, Sep 20 (EFEUSA).- Several Latin singers and actors have turned to social networks today to share messages of support for Puerto Rico and Mexico, countries affected by two natural disasters that in the second alone have left at least 225 dead. .

The passage of Hurricane María through Puerto Rico, which made landfall today with category 4 and maximum sustained winds of 155 miles per hour (250 km/h), as well as the earthquake that violently shook central Mexico on Tuesday, motivated the singer Marc Anthony to express his solidarity with both nations.

"The power of prayer is immense, we continue to pray for Puerto Rico and Mexico. We are with you," the salsero, born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, wrote on Twitter.

Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin shared with his followers on Twitter his concerns about the situation in Puerto Rico, after having sent a message of support for the island, Mexico and the Caribbean hours before.

"I can't sleep. My mind is in Puerto Rico, with my people. We are strong. We will rebuild. United," is the last message that the singer has written on the social network, who had to cancel a presentation he had today in the plaza of Mexico City.

"I am with you in soul and thought," Martin wrote in a note shared on his account, in which he sent his "strength and solidarity to each of the people affected."

The musician and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, also Puerto Rican, has used his social networks to share information on how to make donations in favor of Mexico and for those affected by the passage of Hurricane María in the Caribbean.

"This knot in my stomach is not going anywhere. This fear, this blackout, radio silence. We will be ready to help however possible," the author of the award-winning play wrote on Twitter, in a message in English. "Hamilton."

Hours earlier, he had indicated that he had not heard from his relatives on the island since Tuesday.

Singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi told Efe that he feels "anxiety" and "despair" when seeing the effects of Hurricane Maria passing through his native Puerto Rico today and the earthquake that hit Mexico this Tuesday.

The Spanish singer Miguel Bosé published on his Twitter account several messages, photographs and a video related to the natural disasters that Mexico and Puerto Rico have suffered.

A photo of a hand with a closed fist and painted half with the colors and symbols of the Mexican flag and the other half with those of Puerto Rico is accompanied by the following message from the singer: "the pain gives no respite. My strength and "I support all the families who are suffering at this time. A hug of comfort and hope."

In a video posted on the account, an excited Bosé asserts that it is "time to organize help" for the Mexicans affected by the earthquake this Tuesday and encourages people to collaborate by contributing what each one can, including "hope", to a collection center.

There "Mexicans and committed people" will be in charge of organizing and distributing the materials, motivated only by "the love for our fellow human beings and the desire to act" in the face of pain.

Another Spanish singer, Alejandro Sanz, posts a photograph of the Puerto Rican flag waving in the wind with the hashtag #PuertoRicoStrong, in addition to various messages about requests for help for specific people and places affected by the earthquake that shook Mexico.

Sanz also asked that the money not be spent on weapons but on stopping climate change, echoing a publication by the organization Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Colombian Juanes said that Mexico is in his prayers and shared information from the Mexican Red Cross regarding aid needs and pick-up locations.

"Asking Almighty God for my beloved sisters, for my friends and for everyone who lives on my beautiful island," wrote singer Olga Tañón, from Puerto Rico.

"Praying for everyone and hoping that we don't have one more tragedy to regret. UP!", encouraged the Panamanian salsero and actor Rubén Blades, while the American actress of Mexican origin Cristela Alonzo also joined the messages of support for victims in Mexico and Puerto Rico.

"Mexico is part of my roots. Our humanity is evident in times where we have to support/help our brothers/sisters," said the protagonist of the series "Cristela."

The American author Ben Stiller also remembered all those who spend bitter hours in Puerto Rico and sent them "good thoughts."