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☆ Hurricane Otis expected to make landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, as Category 5 storm
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Aya Elamroussi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Hurricane Otis is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning as a Category 5 storm near Acapulco in Mexico, threatening to lash the coastal region with destructive winds, heavy rainfall and potentially “catastrophic storm surge,” forecasters say. Landfall is expected by early Wednesday near or just west of the city, a beach resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, the hurricane center said. The heavy rainfall could lead to flash and urban flooding as well as mudslides in higher terrain areas, the hurricane center warned. If Otis makes landfall as a Category 5 hurricane, it would be the first Category 5 landfall for the East Pacific, according to the NOAA Hurricane Database. The previous strongest landfall was Hurricane Patricia in 2015, which made landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane with winds of 150 mph.

Persons: Hurricane Otis, Otis, cnnweather Otis ’, Phil Klotzbach, Patricia Organizations: CNN, Hurricane, Punta Maldonado, Colorado State University, East, NOAA, Otis Locations: Acapulco, Mexico, Punta, Zihuatanejo, Lagunas, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo

☆ Category 4 Hurricane Norma churns towards Mexican Pacific coast
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Companies Estado de Baja California FollowMEXICO CITY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Hurricane Norma strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday as it neared peak strength over the Pacific, though it was forecast to weaken before reaching the coast of popular tourist resorts on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. "The hurricane is likely near its peak intensity, although some small fluctuations cannot be ruled out today," the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, with Norma still some 245 miles (394 km) away from the port city Manzanillo. The forecaster said Norma would likely begin weakening from Friday through the weekend, and approach land from late Friday. Baja California is home to the Los Cabos beach resorts. In the Atlantic, the NHC forecast tropical storm conditions across parts of the Lesser Antilles from Friday as Tropical Storm Tammy heads west at 15 mph (24 km), nearing the Leeward Islands "at or near hurricane intensity".

Persons: Norma, Tammy, Sarah Morland, Raul Cortes, Bernadette Baum, Alistair Bell Organizations: Estado, U.S, National Hurricane Center, NHC, Saturday, Virgin Islands, Thomson Locations: California, MEXICO, Baja California, Manzanillo, Lesser, Virgin, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe

☆ Mexico's Pacific beach towns brace as Lidia becomes hurricane
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Hurricane-force winds and flooding rains should begin to hit Mexico on Tuesday, the center said. The NHC warned of hurricane conditions from southern Jalisco state up to the Islas Marias off the Nayarit coast, and tropical storm conditions stretching north to Mazatlan and south to Manzanillo. A storm surge could also produce "significant coastal flooding" around where Lidia makes landfall, it added. This comes as Storm Max, which hit the southern state of Guerrero on Monday, weakens as it travels inland. The NHC warned that Max would bring strong winds across the southern coastline Monday night and could still produce flash flooding and mudslides across Guerrero and neighboring Michoacan states.

Persons: Storm Lidia, Lidia, Storm Max, Max, Sarah Morland, Diego Ore, Lincoln, Gerry Doyle Organizations: MEXICO CITY, U.S, National Hurricane Center, NHC, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Mexico, Hurricane, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Islas Marias, Nayarit, Mazatlan, Manzanillo, Sinaloa, California, Guerrero, Michoacan

☆ Powerful Hurricane Hilary to weaken before reaching California Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Proteccion Civil Estatal Colima (PC_Colima) via X/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Estado de Baja California FollowMEXICO CITY, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Category 4 Hurricane Hilary was rushing toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Friday morning, a U.S. government agency said, though it should weaken before hitting the U.S. Pacific coast this weekend. The powerful storm is threatening parts of Mexico and the south-western United States with "significant flooding" and prompted the country's National Hurricane Center (NHC) to issue its first ever tropical storm watch for California. Hilary is expected to approach the west coast of Mexico's Baja California as a hurricane this weekend but weaken to a tropical storm before hitting the U.S. state on Sunday afternoon. Rhome said California and southern Nevada faced risks from severe flooding caused by up to 10 inches of rainfall. A storm surge could cause coastal flooding and destructive waves along the Baja California peninsula, the NHC said.

Persons: Hurricane Hilary, Jamie Rhome, Hilary, Rhome, Valentine Hilaire, Rich Mckay, Timothy Ahmann, Frank McGurty, Isabel Woodford, Jonathan Oatis, Aurora Ellis Organizations: Reuters, REUTERS, Estado, Hurricane, Mexico's, U.S, National Hurricane Center, NHC, National Weather Service, Thomson Locations: Hurricane, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico, PC_Colima, California, MEXICO, Mexico's Baja California, U.S, Pacific, United States, Nevada, Baja California, California , Nevada, Arizona, Phoenix , Arizona, Mexico City, Atlanta, New York

☆ Hurricane Hilary intensifies to Category 2 off Mexico's Pacific coast
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A view of the rough sea along a beach after Hurricane Hilary strengthened into a Category 2 storm, in Manzanillo, in Colima state, Mexico, in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on August 17, 2023. Proteccion Civil Estatal Colima (PC_Colima) via X/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsMEXICO CITY, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Hurricane Hilary strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Thursday as it barreled through the Pacific toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula, packing winds of up to 105 miles per hour (165 km/h), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Additional strengthening is forecast for the next days, and Hilary is likely to become a major hurricane - defined as a Category 3 or higher - later on Thursday, it added. Hilary is expected to dump 3-6 inches (7.6-15 cm) of rain across parts of the Baja California peninsula through Sunday night. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the south of Baja California by late Friday, and are possible further up the peninsula by early Saturday.

Persons: Hurricane Hilary, Hilary, Valentine Hilaire, Frances Kerry, Isabel Woodford, Alistair Bell Organizations: Reuters, REUTERS Acquire, MEXICO CITY, U.S, National Hurricane Center, NHC, Thomson Locations: Hurricane, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico, PC_Colima, MEXICO, Baja California, Los Cabos, United States

☆ Australian man, faithful pup rescued by Mexican ship after months at sea
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Australian sailor Timothy Lindsay Shaddock, 54, who went adrift with his dog Bella over two months speaks during a welcoming ceremony in his honor after being rescued by a Mexican tuna trawler, in Manzanillo, Mexico July 18, 2023. REUTERS/Jesus LozoyaMEXICO CITY, July 18 (Reuters) - An Australian sailor finally touched dry land on Tuesday in the Mexican port city of Manzanillo, capping off months spent adrift at sea with his dog until a surprise rescue by a Mexican fishing ship. The sailor and his pup originally set sail in April from the Mexican coastal city of La Paz bound for French Polynesia about 3,728 miles (6,000 km) away. I'm alive," said Shaddock, sporting a bushy beard and long hair topped by a hat featuring the logo for "Tuny," a Grupomar tuna brand. "That dog is something else," Shaddock said, adding that he had found Bella in Mexico before they embarked on their fateful journey.

Persons: Timothy Lindsay Shaddock, Bella, Timothy Lyndsay Shaddock, Grupomar, I'm, Shaddock, Valentine Hilaire, Cassandra Garrison, Sandra Maler Organizations: REUTERS, MEXICO CITY, La Paz, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Mexican, Manzanillo, Mexico, Jesus, MEXICO, Australian, La, Polynesia

CNN —An Australian sailor who spent months adrift in the Pacific Ocean alongside his beloved dog has recounted his remarkable tale of surviving on raw fish and rainwater after finally making it safely back to dry land. Sailor Timothy Lyndsay Shaddock and his dog Bella survived on raw fish and rainwater after being stranded for three months in the Pacific Ocean. CNNThe pair were eventually spotted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean “more than 1,200 miles from land,” according to Grupomar, the company that owns the tuna boat, in a tweet on Monday. The boat’s crew, led by Captain Óscar Meza Oregón, provided Shaddock with medical attention, hydration, and food, according to Grupomar. “I don’t know how far out in the ocean again I’ll be, you know, but I think I just love the nature,” he said.

Persons: Timothy Lyndsay Shaddock, Bella, ”, Shaddock, I’m, Polynesia –, “, Captain Óscar Meza Oregón, ” Antonio Suarez, ” Shaddock, he’ll “ Organizations: CNN Locations: Australian, Mexican, Manzanillo, Mexico City, “, Mexico, Cortes, of California, Polynesia

☆ Mexico replaced China as America's top trade buddy — and it shows how the global economy is rapidly transforming
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Trade between the US and Mexico reached $263 billion during the first four months of this year. That pushed Mexico past China and Canada as the top trade partner since the start of the pandemic. China was the top partner for much of the 2010s and again at the start of the pandemic. Trade with Mexico accounted for 15.4% of all the goods exported and imported by the US, just ahead of America's trade totals with Canada (15.2%) and China (12.0%). Trucks carrying shipping containers line up as they are flagged for a secondary inspections at the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico.

Persons: Luis Torres, Donald Trump's, Torres, Nearshoring, Peter S, Goodman, Michael Burns, Salwan Georges, Shannon O'Neil's, Greg Rosalsky, O'Neil, Joe Biden, Antony Blinken, Xi Jinping, Janet Yellen, Xi, Yellen Organizations: Service, Federal Reserve Bank of, Canada, Dallas Fed, New York Times, Walmart, Murray Hill Group, Trucks, Washington, Getty, NPR Locations: Mexico, China, Canada, Wall, Silicon, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Pacific, Port, Manzanillo, USA, United States

CNN —The Mexican navy has seized almost 10 tons of liquid methamphetamine hidden in 11,520 bottles of tequila intended for export, it said in a statement on Monday. Already this year, the navy has seized and destroyed approximately 114 tons of meth, its statement noted. It is not the first time that authorities have seized meth hidden in creative ways. Australian border officials found $1 million worth of liquid meth inside snow globes in 2019. Meanwhile, US border officials found about $266,000 worth of liquid meth inside the gas tank of a truck in 2020.

☆ Mexico's AINDA seeks $600 mln to kickstart fund, Colombian business
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Valentine Hilaire | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Its foray into Colombia seeks to collaborate with the government's infrastructure plans, with AINDA set to open offices in the South American country by next year's second quarter, Rodriguez said. In Mexico, Rodriguez emphasized potential investments in logistics, citing the Pacific ports of Manzanillo and Mazatlan, but declining to go into detail. Rodriguez added that the ESG-focused fund will continue to evaluate other Mexican energy projects, citing possible investments in electricity transmission, without being more specific. But Rodriguez said he nonetheless sees opportunities to invest in "green efforts" that can compliment the government's energy priorities. Reporting by Valentine Hilaire; Editing by David Alire Garcia and Stephen CoatesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Tropical Storm Roslyn to strengthen to hurricane near Mexican resorts
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Roslyn is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday as it crawls toward tourist resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Roslyn is expected to be a hurricane when it makes landfall by Saturday night or Sunday morning, the NHC said in its latest report. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe slow-moving storm is recording maximum sustained winds near 70 mph (110 kph) with higher gusts, the NHC said. A Category 1 hurricane packs winds of at least 74 miles per hour (119 kph). The NHC also expects Roslyn to cause a dangerous storm surge, producing "significant coastal flooding" near and to the east of where the storm makes landfall, bringing with it "large, destructive waves."

☆ Hurricane Roslyn forecast to near major strength as it hits Mexican coast
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hurricane Roslyn is expected to hit Mexico's Pacific coast at near major hurricane strength bringing dangerous storm surges and flooding, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, as authorities urged residents in some areas to move to safety. Roslyn had strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane by late on Friday, the Miami-based forecaster said, as it approached resort towns in central Mexico. Hurricane conditions are expected to reach the coast by late Saturday or early Sunday, it said. "Winds are expected to first reach tropical storm strength by midday Saturday, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous," the NHC said. The NHC expects Roslyn to bring a dangerous storm surge with "large, destructive waves" and "significant coastal flooding".

☆ Storm Roslyn likely to strengthen to hurricane near Mexican tourism spots
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Roslyn is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by late on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, as it moves up central Mexico towards tourist resorts on its Pacific coast. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe NHC said tropical storm conditions could hit the coast down from Perula to Manzanilla, a port city in Colima state. This would make Roslyn a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. It said the storm could bring strong winds and a dangerous storm surge, while heavy rains could cause flash-flooding and landslides. The NHC expects Roslyn will also bring heavy rain to Nayarit, the Islas Marias archipelago and parts of southern Sinaloa.

☆ Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes western Mexico days after deadly temblor
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

People wait outside their homes after a tremor was felt in Mexico City, Mexico, September 22, 2022. Residents of Mexico City scrambled out of their homes as the earthquake alarm sounded and buildings shuddered. Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on Twitter shortly after that there were no initial reports of damage in the city. On Monday, the anniversary of deadly earthquakes in 1985 and 2017, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit western Mexico, killing two in the Pacific port of Manzanillo. read moreRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Mexico City Newsroom; Editing by Toby ChopraOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico on anniversary of 2 deadly quakes; at least 1 dead
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY — A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Mexico’s central Pacific coast on Monday, killing at least one person and setting off a seismic alarm in the rattled capital on the anniversary of two earlier devastating quakes. People remain in the street after an earthquake in Mexico City on Sept. 19, 2022. The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said that hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coasts within 186 miles of the epicenter. Humberto Garza stood outside a restaurant in Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood holding his 3-year son. Like many milling about outside after the earthquake, Garza said that the earthquake alarm sounded so soon after the annual simulation that he was not sure it was real.

☆ Powerful quake strikes Mexico on anniversary of temblors, at least one dead
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MEXICO CITY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck western Mexico on Monday on the anniversary of two devastating temblors, killing at least one person, damaging buildings, knocking out power and sending residents of Mexico City scrambling on to streets for safety. Authorities also reported damage to two hospitals in the western state of Michoacan near the epicenter. 1/5 People stand in the street after a quake, in Mexico City, Mexico, September 19, 2022. Thousands of people were killed in the Sept. 19, 1985 earthquake and more than 350 died in the Sept. 19, 2017 quake. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Mexico City newsroom; writing by Dave Graham; editing by Stephen Eisenhammer and Sandra MalerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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