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Flood debris stalls rescue efforts as Mexico faces mounting crisis

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Five days after historic floods that killed at least 66 people and affected 100,000 homes, Mexico is still scrambling to get help to the worst-hit communities and locate 75 missing people amid criticism of the government’s handling of the crisis.

Breakdown
  • Floods destroyed homes and businesses in central Mexico, leaving residents with significant losses.
  • Over 60 people have died and dozens remain missing, with rescue efforts delayed by debris. 35s
  • Around 100,000 homes have been affected, and aid has been slow to reach some areas. 49s
  • Residents fear disease outbreaks due to slow cleanup and stagnant water. 1m 6s
  • President Sheinbaum faces criticism over the government's disaster response. 1m 23s
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