25 years after 9/11: A call for global reflection
It has been 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, an event that changed the course of contemporary history and left an indelible mark on humanity with the loss of nearly 3,000 lives. In the Dominican Republic, foreign citizens, both residents and visitors, have raised their voices to commemorate that day that brought the world to a standstill.
Through various testimonies, people recalled the emotional impact of receiving the news of the attack on the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, an event that transcended borders and transformed the perception of security and coexistence internationally.
I was at the gym. On the CNN channel I saw the other plane, how it crashed live. It is very sad.
Demetrio, former American professional player.
Voices for peace and dialogue
Beyond the memory of pain, the testimonies underscore the importance of this date as a space for deep reflection on peace and the need to prioritize dialogue over violence. The international community agrees that history must serve as a lesson to prevent tragedies of this magnitude from recurring.
Many affected people who had nothing to do with it, due to politics, altercations between governments. Nowadays it is something that makes you reflect on how people are capable of doing things without exchanging words; they act before they dialogue.
Anthuan, Venezuelan citizen.
An impact that endures
The September 11 attacks, carried out through the hijacking of four commercial airplanes, not only caused an incalculable loss of human life but also triggered political, economic, and social repercussions that continue to be analyzed decades later. For Alofoke Deportes, remembering this anniversary is an exercise in collective memory that reaffirms the value of peaceful coexistence and the constant search for diplomatic solutions to global conflicts.
