Residents complain of rashes and stomach ailments as 666,000 tons of garbage overwhelm the city. Uncollected waste after natural disasters can lead to illnesses, experts said.
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Hurricane Otis Shatters Acapulco’s Nautical Backbone
Hurricane Otis left a trail of destruction and death but inflicted its worst blow on the yacht crews and other boat workers who are a pillar of the tourism industry.
Killing of Mexico’s First Nonbinary Magistrate Alarms L.G.B.T.Q. Community
The violent death of Jesús Ociel Baena and suggestions by the authorities that it was a domestic killing have angered advocates who are demanding a thorough investigation.
In Mexico, Surveillance Orders That Read Like a Political Power List
The Mexico City attorney general’s office ordered the phone records of politicians and officials, court filings show. Many of the people targeted say they were singled out for political reasons.
Mexico’s Scary Dancing Nun, “La Monja de la Feria,” Is a Video Sensation
“La Monja de la Feria,” a scary nun character, has delighted and unsettled millions with popular videos that showcase her dance moves atop a fair ride. But why is this peculiar scene so popular?
Near an Acapulco Beach: Food, Water and Prayer After Hurricane Otis
Dozens of displaced locals gathered in a converted shelter, waiting for resources to be delivered to their ravaged city.
Days After Hurricane Otis, a Desperate Search for Food and Water in Mexico
Days after the storm, the death toll rose to 39 and residents were navigating broken glass, searching for water and food, and trying to find loved ones. Many said the government was not doing enough.
Hurricane Otis Batters Mexico, Defying Forecasts
Hurricane Otis defied forecasts when it quickly transformed from a tropical storm into a Category 5 storm and slammed into the coastal city of Acapulco.
Hurricane Otis Makes Landfall Near Acapulco as ‘Catastrophic’ Category 5
Forecasters warn of a “nightmare scenario” of destructive winds, flooding and mudslides in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
13 Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Ambush in Mexico
The attack was in the Mexican state of Guerrero, which has been plagued by turf wars between drug cartels.