"The Pain of the Lake"
"The Pátzcuaro Lake basin is now shallow; fifteen years ago, it would have been around 20 or 10 kilometers deep. The lake is 60% polluted, and today, two of its nine islands are no longer islands due to their shallow depth. The lake's pollution is largely due to various organic and inorganic waste, attacking the fauna and endangered species. Despite having two water treatment plants, waste, deforestation, direct discharge of wastewater by nearby villages make the lake's cleanliness an impossible task and perhaps a prophecy of its disappearance. Using this water for the region's crops is dangerous, making their food a health risk for the inhabitants and tourists in Pátzcuaro, where part of this harvest is sold. Michoacán, named in honor of our precious liquid (Place of lakes-fishermen-fish), has seen an increase in temperatures, reducing its bodies of water. The series aims to narrate my concerns and fears reflected in my postcards, my respect for traditional fishermen