Five boats sank in Las Salinas Lagoon in this municipality after the sudden rip currents that emerged Wednesday afternoon, a result of the tsunami warning issued following the earthquake in Russia. About 60 people, including fishermen and Civil Protection workers, used several ropes to pull the boats out of the water, which were severely damaged. […]
Sea turtles face risks on Zihuatanejo beaches
With the start of the summer vacation season, the conservation community is warning of increased risks to sea turtles during their nesting period, which coincides with the peak tourist influx on Zihuatanejo’s beaches. However, authorities consider the risks to be minimal. Leatherback, Olive Ridley, and Hawksbill turtles arrive in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, but the Olive […]
A passenger bus falls into a river in Alpoyeca, Guerrero; eight dead and 16 injured reported.
Eight people died and 16 others were injured when a passenger bus overturned while traveling on the Puebla-Tlapa federal highway near the community of Ixcateopan, in the municipality of Alpoyeca. According to the state Civil Protection Secretariat, the accident occurred during the early morning hours when the bus belonging to the “Línea de Oro” transportation […]
Tropical Storm Flossie Brings Rough Waves and Waterspouts to Guerrero and Michoacán Coast
A powerful interaction between Tropical Storm Flossie and the monsoon trough is expected to bring strong winds, massive waves, and a high potential for waterspouts to the central Pacific coast of Mexico. The National Meteorological Service warned that gusts could reach up to 100 km/h (62 mph), while waves are forecasted to reach heights of […]
Navy Seizes Massive Cocaine Haul Worth Over $43 Million Off Mexican Coast of Guerrero
Mexican authorities have made a significant dent in cocaine trafficking with the seizure of more than 3.5 tons of the illicit substance off the coast of Guerrero. The haul, valued at over 846 million pesos (approximately $43.7 million), is one of the largest cocaine seizures to date by the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar). The […]
Guerrero Prosecutor’s Office denies alleged kidnapping of hotel manager
The alleged kidnapping of a hotel manager in Acapulco was denied by official sources from the Guerrero State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), who requested anonymity. Unofficially, the security official from the social representation, who asked to remain anonymous, clarified that it was a private matter and not a kidnapping, as they were having a peaceful […]
Bank branches in Guerrero and Oaxaca closed due to Hurricane Erick
The main banks operating in the country announced that they will close some of their branches in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, in order to protect the safety of employees and customers in the wake of Hurricane Erika. BBVA, the largest bank, announced that the branches that will close in Guerrero are Variedades, Flamboyant, […]
More than 1,300 people arrived at shelters in Guerrero in anticipation of Hurricane Erick.
The Guerrero government reported that at least 1,319 people have arrived at the 22 temporary shelters set up in different parts of the state due to Hurricane Erick. It reported that the shelters are located in the municipalities of Acapulco de Juárez, San Nicolás, Marquelia, San Luis Acatlán, Las Vigas, Florencio Villarreal, Cuautepec, Copala, and […]
Thunderstorm causes flooding in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
A thunderstorm, due to its intensity, generated flooding in the city’s main square within minutes. Around 8:00 PM, the thunderstorm began, with several lightning strikes and loud thunder heard in both the Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo areas. A few minutes later, the main square, primarily 5 de Mayo Street, was flooded, reaching a depth of 40 […]
Ground swells destroy five restaurants on Acapulco beach.
The swell phenomenon caused a complete collapse of sales over the past four weeks at Alfredo Bonfil Beach. The strong waves ultimately collapsed the fronts of five establishments, whose structures were undermined by the waves, and the beach ceased to exist for more than 300 meters, giving way to the sea. However, service providers warned […]