The tourist resort of Acapulco has endured a devastating assault from Hurricane Otis, which was classified as a category 5 storm. With fierce winds reaching 260 km/h and destructive gusts of up to 315 km/h, this natural phenomenon ranks among the most powerful to have struck the Mexican Pacific coast.

The lack of communication has complicated the precise assessment of the aftermath, rendering the determination of casualties and victims impossible. Reports of looting and an atmosphere of general disorder paint a heart-wrenching picture in the city. Complete disruption of telephone, internet, and electricity services, coupled with the closure of shops and gas stations, has plunged the city into a state of dark uncertainty.

Reaching Acapulco is a feat in itself, as the Autopista del Sol is obstructed by debris and landslides. Despite the efforts of rescue teams, the removal of tons of earth has become a monumental task, hindering vehicular traffic and complicating relief efforts.

President López Obrador, despite encountering difficulties during his journey, is en route to the area to lead an assessment meeting with Governor Evelyn Salgado, aiming to coordinate rescue and recovery endeavors. Climate experts caution that increasingly intense occurrences, like Hurricane Otis, may become a recurring and distressing reality, leading to even more catastrophic destruction in coastal regions due to climate change.