Mexican President Defends Response to Hurricane Otis Amid Criticism

The death toll from Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico, has risen to 39, with 10 people still missing. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador accused his critics of exaggerating the scale of the disaster and exploiting the situation for political gain. Looting continues, and residents in hard-hit neighborhoods are struggling to find food and water, criticizing the government for not providing sufficient aid. The government reported that over 220,000 homes and 80% of the hotel sector have been affected, with more than 513,000 people losing power. The cost of the devastation is estimated to be in the billions of dollars.