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Mexico Wraps Flood Cleanup, Sets Reconstruction to Begin in Two Weeks

Authorities report 7.426 billion pesos delivered in direct aid after October’s rains.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said major clearing is finished and roads are open across Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
  • The government’s census logged 104,417 affected homes with 18,302 total losses and counted 347,919 people impacted.
  • Ariadna Montiel detailed a deployment of 960 brigades with 4,804 workers who surveyed 3,254 localities and delivered supports.
  • Funds total 7,426,125,000 pesos, largely for housing damage, cleanup and agriculture, with Veracruz allocated the biggest share at 4,005,035,000 pesos.
  • Officials said the second round of cash assistance has concluded, with household goods for the most-damaged homes to be provided next as reconstruction starts.