International
Death toll in Mexico from Cyclone John rises to 29
Deaths caused by Cyclone John in the state of Guerrero, southern Mexico, amounted this Sunday to 23, after the authorities confirmed four new deaths, which gives a total figure of 29 throughout the country since the impact of the cyclone last Monday.
Local authorities confirmed four more deaths in the entity, marked by the ravages of the hurricane, such as damage and collapsed buildings. The 23 deaths in Guerrero are added to the five deaths reported in neighboring Oaxaca, and one more in Michoacán, giving a total of at least 29 deaths throughout the country.
In Chilpancingo, capital of the state, municipal authorities confirmed on Saturday afternoon, the location of a deceased person, in the Alpuyeca ravine, of the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood, whose body was rescued by Civil Protection personnel.
The other death corresponds to the commissioner of El Ciruelar, Crispín Barrientos, swept away by the current of the river, when he tried to cross it to ask for help because the town was affected by the rains and flood of the river.
Town isolated by John in Mexico
The inhabitants pointed out that the town is completely isolated because the bridges to enter have collapsed and that they did not have food to survive.
While a worker of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), identified as David, died electrocuted in the town of Nuevo Tecomulapa, in the municipality of San Marcos, while carrying out electrical power reconnection work.
Finally, an 18-year-old was found buried by mud and stones inside his house in the Altos de Miramar neighborhood, in the upper part of Puerto Marqués, in Acapulco, where at least 13 restaurants collapsed.
The body was rescued by members of the Michoacán fire department, who reported that they went to the port to help with the search and rescue work, after four hours of maneuvering and removing debris.
Collapsed restaurants
María Antonieta Ramos, a resident of the town in the Diamante area of Puerto Marqués, recalled that the restaurants of the third block already had some damage, but they did not resist due to two large sinkholes that formed, together with the strong waves that were recorded.
“It’s very sad. Right now many people are without food, without food, because they took everything, and let’s see, we are waiting to see if they bring us help or something because we are left without clothes, the only one is the one I have on,” Ramos shared.
In addition to the homes damaged by John, some tourists were stranded in the entity, so the Secretary of Tourism of Guerrero, Simón Quiñones, assured that some humanitarian exits have been enabled to leave the port.
In the case of the hotel infrastructure, Quiñones said that there is no record of damage, compared to the devastating hurricane Otis, which affected almost 20,000 rooms in October 2023.
Sheinbaum will visit Guerrero on his first day of government
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, who will take over on October 1, reported this morning that on her first day of government on Wednesday 2 in the afternoon she will visit the state to assess the damage caused by the phenomenon.
While the outgoing president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, regretted on Saturday on his networks the death of eight people due to the collapses caused by John in Acapulco.
International
Winter storm disrupts holiday travel, forcing 1,500 flight cancellations in the U.S.
Airlines canceled around 1,500 flights across the United States during the peak Christmas travel season after warnings of a severe winter storm and forecasts of heavy snowfall in the Midwest and Northeast. An additional 5,900 flights were delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
More than 40 million Americans were under snowstorm warnings or weather advisories one day after Christmas. Meanwhile, another 30 million people faced flood or storm alerts in California, where an atmospheric river triggered intense rainfall.
New York City was bracing for up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) of snow overnight, which would mark its heaviest snowfall in four years. Cold weather was expected to persist through the weekend in the nation’s largest city. According to flight-tracking website FlightAware, airports in the New York area recorded about 850 flight cancellations.
International
At Least Eight Dead and 19 Injured in Deadly Bus Crash in Veracruz, Mexico
A tragic bus accident in the eastern state of Veracruz left at least eight people dead and 19 others injured on Wednesday afternoon, according to local authorities.
The vehicle was traveling through the town of Zontecomatlán when it crashed near a ravine, state Civil Protection officials reported late Wednesday night. “Regrettably, the prosecutor’s office has confirmed eight fatalities,” the agency stated in an official release.
Emergency Response and Medical Care Rescue teams worked into the night to assist the survivors. The 19 injured passengers were stabilized at the scene before being transported to hospitals in the nearby municipalities of Chicontepec and Huayacocotla. While the identities of the victims have not yet been released, Mexican press reports indicate the bus was en route from Mexico City to Chicontepec.
A Recurring Issue on Mexican Highways Road accidents involving long-haul passenger buses and freight transport are a frequent occurrence in Mexico. Experts often cite excessive speed, mechanical failure, or driver fatigue as the primary catalysts for these tragedies.
This latest incident follows another major disaster in late November, where 10 people were killed and 20 injured in a similar bus crash in the western state of Michoacán. The recurring nature of these accidents continues to spark national debate regarding the enforcement of stricter safety regulations for commercial transport units.
International
Jair Bolsonaro Hospitalized for Inguinal Hernia Surgery While Serving Sentence for Attempted Coup
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, underwent surgery this Thursday for an inguinal hernia. The procedure took place at the DF Star Hospital in Brasilia, according to his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro.
The 70-year-old former leader left prison on Wednesday for the first time since his incarceration in late November to prepare for the operation. “My love has just gone to the surgical center,” Michelle Bolsonaro posted on Instagram, where she has been documenting her accompaniment during his hospitalization.
Surgical Expectations and Health History Medical professionals treating the far-right ex-president (2019-2022) anticipate the operation will last approximately four hours. His recovery period in the hospital is expected to extend between five and seven days.
Dr. Claudio Birolini explained on Wednesday that while the surgery is standardized, it remains complex due to the patient’s history. Bolsonaro continues to suffer from the long-term effects of a 2018 campaign rally stabbing, an injury that required several major abdominal surgeries in the years following the attack.
“There is no such thing as a simple surgery. However, this is a scheduled and standardized procedure, so we expect it to be carried out without major complications,” Dr. Birolini stated.
Potential Additional Procedures Following the hernia repair, the medical team will evaluate whether Bolsonaro can undergo a second procedure: an anesthetic block of the phrenic nerve. This nerve controls the diaphragm, and the intervention would aim to resolve a chronic case of recurrent hiccups that has plagued the former president for years.
Bolsonaro remains under heavy security at the medical facility as he serves his lengthy sentence related to the events surrounding the January 2023 institutional crisis in Brazil.
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