Doña Natividad Martínez de la Cruz, considered one of the oldest women in the world, turned 121 years old. Despite her impressive one and nearly a quarter-century age, which her identity and electoral card confirm, Doña Natividad is very active. The energy and encouragement shown by this longevity are impressive. She gets up from a chair with impetus, walks quickly, and turns over on a bed with agility while dancing to the rhythm of bachata and even reggaeton. Also, she speaks with character and laughs heartily. She sings Christian hymns with a strong and clear tone. Her memory sometimes fails her, but she relates her experiences of the early years coherently, when, as she says, “she worked the land like a man.” Doña Natividad comes from a family of […]