Residents and Relief Efforts in Hurricane-Ravaged Acapulco: A Tale of Unity and Resilience

In the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, residents in Acapulco, Mexico, armed with machetes and baseball bats, are guarding their neighborhoods against looters who have emptied supermarkets. Using debris left by the hurricane, locals have created barricades to prevent trespassing. Acapulco has faced a deteriorating security situation in recent years due to drug cartel-related violence. The storm caused significant damage, power outages, and communication disruptions. Armed guards have been deployed in the luxury hotel zone, and thousands of soldiers are assisting with relief efforts.