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At 9 a.m. on Monday, Flossie was centered about 160 miles (255 kilometers) south of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and was moving parallel to Mexico's southwestern coastline at 10 mph (16 kph).

Flossie expected to become a hurricane as Barry drenches Gulf states

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Mexico’s National Meteorological Service issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Mexico’s west coast from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Perula, Jalisco, just north of Manzanillo.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

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This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
Inner courtyard in hotel with open skylight and palm growing in center of room

10 boutique hotels for your next stay in Oaxaca city

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As ever, traveler sans compare Bethany Platanella has explored the best stays in Mexico's cultural capital to give you the lowdown.
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President Sheinbaum at her Thursday morning mañanera press conference

Those hoping for Mexico-US conflict “will be disappointed,” Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Thursday's presser also touched on Hurricane Erick recovery and the appearance of toxic foam in México state.
Flossie developing off Mexico's Pacific coast

Mexico tracks new Pacific storm system as Oaxaca and Guerrero recover from Hurricane Erick

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Coastal areas of Oaxaca and Chiapas can expect waves of 1.5 to 2.5 meters in height and rainfall totaling 150 mm, with heavy rains forecast as far inland as Puebla in central Mexico.
A screwworm fly, possibly

Fight against screwworm ramps up with reopening of sterile fly plant in Chiapas

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Sterile flies were key to Mexico's past success in exterminating screwworm. Now that the pest is back, the US is offering $21 million to reopen the production facility.

After rapid intensification, Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm

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No injuries or loss of life have been reported so far, though beachfront areas of Puerto Escondido saw extensive damage as the storm passed by offshore.

Hurricane Erick gaining strength as it heads for Guerrero and Oaxaca coasts 

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The Category 2 hurricane is expected to make landfall somewhere between Acapulco and the Oaxaca city of San Pedro Mixtepec on Wednesday night.
Tropical Storm Erick was located almost 700 km off the coast of Guerrero on Tuesday morning and is expected to become a hurricane by tonight or early Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Erick forecast to make landfall in Oaxaca, Guerrero as powerful hurricane

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The government issued a Hurricane Warning from Punta Maldonado in the state of Guerrero extending 300 kilometers south to the Oaxaca coastal town of Puerto Angel to Punta Maldonado.
Storm ravaged Acapulco coast

Tropical Storm Dalila swipes Guerrero, damaging infrastructure and beachside businesses

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Dalila formed in the Pacific on Friday and then moved parallel to the coast of Guerrero, dumping between 75 and 150 millimeters of rain on Mexico's southwestern states.
Men deboard a Global X airplane as Mexican airport workers and immigration agents stand by

Support for deported Mexicans goes unused as the US sends returnees elsewhere

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Foreseeing a spike in deportations, the administration launched a support program, including job placement. As of May only 4% of returnees have benefited.
Chiapas police

Guatemala files formal protest after Chiapas police incite gun battle across border

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By Tuesday, Guatemala's Foreign Ministry had sent a letter of protest and the Chiapas governor was scolded by President Claudia Sheinbaum for the "reckless" incursion.
A historic weekend of drug busts started on Friday, when Mexican customs officials at the border with Guatemala intercepted a tractor-trailer carrying 1.193 tonnes of cocaine concealed within its cargo.

In 3 days, authorities confiscate 44 tonnes of drugs in operations across Mexico

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The six operations, combined, brought a total economic loss of 1.4 billion pesos (US $73.5 million) to the country's two biggest drug cartels.