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In Mexico, Calls For Investigation Into Destruction Caused By Deadly September Earthquake

Months after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Mexico, killing hundreds of people and displacing thousands, some survivors have asked why their homes and other structures weren’t strong enough to remain standing.

Jorge Valencia ( @jorgeavalencia) of KJZZ reports from Mexico City.

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