Mexican President Defends Response to Hurricane Otis Amid Criticism
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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador criticized his critics for exaggerating the destruction caused by Hurricane Otis, which left over three dozen people dead and caused widespread damage in Mexico's Pacific coast. Obrador accused them of spreading misleading information and not caring about people's pain. The storm, initially forecasted as a tropical storm, unexpectedly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph winds. The death toll currently stands at 39, but it is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
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- Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Otis - Acapulco Departure Information US Embassy & Consulates in Mexico
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