Mexico Earthquake: Vacationing First Daughter ‘never in danger’
Malia Obama, President Obama’s eldest daughter who is on spring break in Mexico, is safe after a powerful earthquake shook the region this afternoon, First Lady Michelle Obama’s office said in a statement.
“In light of today’s earthquake, we can confirm that Malia Obama is safe and was never in danger,” said Kristina Schake, communications director for the first lady.
The first daughter, 13, is reportedly traveling in Oaxaca with friends, accompanied by the Secret Service.
In commenting on her safety, the White House also reiterated its longstanding request for reporters to “respect the privacy and security of the Obama children and not report on or photograph the girls when they are not with their parents.”
According to the U.S. Geological Service, the epicenter of the magnitude 7.6 earthquake was 100 miles from Oaxaca City.
As reported on World Now, Gabino Cue, the governor of Oaxaca, reported cracks and broken windows in several schools and minor damage to a number of Oaxaca City’s iconic monuments.
michael.memoli@latimes.com
Mexico Earthquake: Vacationing First Daughter ‘never in danger’
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