ApreZIHando Nuestra Suerte

The only reason I don't recommend DIF is that it's a POLITICAL entity, and everything is a PHOTO OP for them. Cruz Roja Mexicana gets my support.

As a guest in Mexico, I do my best to observe and understand the country as best I can without passing any judgment. From conversations in the Tijuana area, I can tell you that among some locals, DIF does not have a good reputation. In fact, it it downright awful with horrible accusations of gruesome treatment of orphaned and abandoned children. Again, I have no first-hand knowledge. I find it hard to believe and am just reporting that which I have heard.

On the other hand, just recently, I happened upon one of the Zihuantanejo Sunday Culture programs in Zihua that was sponsored by the DIF. It was a talent show and oh, boy, was it a hoot! The participants ranged from those with promising and true capabilities to those, like me, who will joyfully sang at full voice without regard to the pain inflicted upon those with trained ears. I loved it! Afterwards, I wanted to try to strike up a conversation with the director but didn't get a chance to.

Anyone have any knowledge of the reputation and effectiveness of DIF in Zihua?