"Chiapas is probably the main concern I have right now for the planet"
- Edward James Olmos
About this Quote
This quote by Edward James Olmos talks to the value of the Chiapas area in Mexico. Chiapas is a state situated in the southernmost part of Mexico, and is house to lots of native communities. Olmos is expressing his concern for the area, and by extension, the planet. He is likely referring to the ecological and social concerns that have actually been afflicting the region for years. These include deforestation, poverty, and human rights abuses. Olmos is most likely calling attention to the need for higher attention and action to be taken in order to secure the environment and the people of Chiapas. He is stressing the significance of the region and its people, and the requirement to prioritize their well-being. By doing so, we can make sure a better future for the world.
This quote is written / told by Edward James Olmos somewhere between February 24, 1947 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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