Acapulco: Looting and supply shortage after Hurricane Otis

Hurricane Otis made landfall in Mexico and has left at least 43 dead. For several days, the storm has caused damage to infrastructure and the loss of electricity and water. In addition, due to the disaster, it was reported that businesses were looted in cities such as Acapulco.

According to authorities, at least 24 flights have been canceled due to the damage the hurricane has caused to the infrastructure at Acapulco International Airport.

Meanwhile, the Federal Electricity Commission reported that after the hurricane affected electricity services in the state of Guerrero. They have so far managed to recover only 50% of the electricity supply.

"After arduous days of work, the CFE has recovered the electricity supply to 50% of the users affected by the passage of Hurricane Otis in the state of Guerrero," the commission wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

In addition, the commission indicated that more than half a million users had been affected.

Due to the situation, authorities suspended school for the third consecutive day. The Guerrero secretary of education explained that the decision was made with the objective of safeguarding the physical integrity of the students, teachers and administrative staff.

'Citizens have begun to carry out acts of looting'

Likewise, this week videos surfaced showing citizens looting businesses that had been affected by the hurricane. Several men are seen stealing merchandise, including one with a shopping cart full of stolen goods.

"After the devastating passage of Otis, a Category 5 hurricane, through the port of Acapulco, Guerrero, citizens have begun to carry out acts of looting in establishments that were damaged by strong winds and rain," reported Mexican newspaper El Universal.

Finally, it was learned that the authorities had arrived at the scene to control the situation. However, the losses that were recorded due to these massive thefts have not yet been detailed.