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Authorities mark three years since Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco
Authorities marked three years since Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco in Mexico’s Guerrero state.
The ceremony included a flag flown at half-mast and a floral offering in the bay to remember the 68 people who died.
Otis struck the coast of Guerrero in 2023 and caused severe damage in Acapulco.
Navy personnel helped affected communities with humanitarian aid, security and medical care during the emergency, including in difficult conditions.
Officials also honored Navy staff who took part in the response.
The Navy urged emergency teams to maintain their training so they can respond quickly to future disasters.
Authorities in Guerrero marked the third anniversary of Hurricane Otis’s impact on Acapulco with a ceremony and floral offering.
The storm left 68 people dead, according to reports by El Universal and Yahoo.
Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda and Navy officials took part in the commemoration.
A national flag was raised at half-mast, and officials laid flowers in Acapulco Bay.
The Navy also honored emergency personnel and urged response brigades to maintain their training.
- Who
- State and federal authorities, including Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda and Navy officials.
- What
- They commemorated the third anniversary of Hurricane Otis’s impact and honored those who died.
- When
- Around the third anniversary in October 2026; the ceremony was reported on October 23 and 24.
- Where
- Acapulco, Guerrero, including the waterfront and Acapulco Bay.
- Why
- To remember people who died in the hurricane and recognize the response to the emergency.
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Rain began in Acapulco hours before Hurricane Otis struck, according to N+.
Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco as a Category 5 storm, according to N+.
Authorities held ceremonies marking the third anniversary, with reports published on both dates.
- Deaths
- 68 people
- Location
- Acapulco, Guerrero
- Anniversary
- Third anniversary of Otis’s impact
- Governor
- Evelyn Salgado Pineda
- Navy official
- Martín Enrique Barney Montalvo, commander of the Eighth Naval Region
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What people are saying
In the face of this tragedy, the best of Mexico emerged: the solidarity, courage, and unity of women and men who never lost hope.
Today, three years after this event, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives and express our solidarity with their families.