Hurricane John Leaves At Least 16 Dead in Mexico

Hurricane John has caused significant devastation along Mexico's Pacific coast, leading to at least 16 confirmed deaths, with some reports suggesting the toll could be as high as 22. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 3 storm and struck Acapulco, a city still recovering from Hurricane Otis, which had wreaked havoc just a year prior. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador indicated that heavy rains resulted in landslides and flooding, prompting the evacuation of over 5,000 people and the deployment of 18,000 military and rescue personnel for relief efforts. As water levels in Acapulco began to recede, cleanup operations commenced, although many residents remain in shelters. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum plans to visit Guerrero state shortly after her inauguration to assess the situation and coordinate further aid. Authorities continue to monitor the aftermath as they work to assist affected communities.