I hate it when people feel they matter less. So, if you’re thinking of reblogging this, please add a new link with information on the Brazil floods so we can spread awareness.
And the most upsetting thing is that this will probably not have any reblogs. We matter too.
same thing happened when Mexico was under water—it wasn’t just total ignoring—it was a criminalization process—the “dirty” water was “infecting” the people who were now “dirty” and could “transport disease” if we aren’t careful to keep them all locked out of the US…I think the US sent some pitful amount of “economic support”—like 1 million dollars or something…
Death Toll as of 3.41pm EST: 23 people
Homeless: 1600
Signal Boost!
This is devastating :(