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Mexico City Awards First ‘Insignia Yaotl,’ Sets Posthumous Honor for Grandmother Who Saved Granddaughter

The tribute for Alicia Matías will be presented to her family when granddaughter Jazlyn returns from burn recovery in Texas.

Overview

  • At a ceremony at the Altar a la Patria, authorities awarded 1,012 Insignia Yaotl to emergency personnel for actions during the Puente de la Concordia explosion and recent flood responses.
  • The government plans a broader roll‑out of roughly 3,796 insignias across agencies including health, public works, water, security, civil protection and fire services.
  • A minute of silence honored the 32 people who died, and officer Sergio Ángel Soriano received recognition for assisting toddler Jazlyn at the scene.
  • Officials reported that 22‑year‑old Yaneth Guadalupe Guerrero López remains hospitalized under comprehensive care while dozens of other patients have been discharged with continued support.
  • Investigators concluded the Sept. 10 tanker crash stemmed from driver error and excessive speed, and authorities say at least 27 reparatory agreements with families have been reached.