Mercedes Molina

Mercedes Molina is the mayor of Reyes, a municipality in Bolivia currently facing severe flooding due to the overflowing Beni River. In her role, she has expressed her feelings of helplessness as she coordinates relief efforts for the approximately 800 families affected by the disaster. Molina has publicly apologized to the residents for the challenges in providing immediate assistance, emphasizing the need for a formal disaster declaration to access more aid from the national government. Her commitment to delivering essential supplies and organizing medical brigades illustrates her dedication to the well-being of her community during this crisis.