Overview
- Governor Evelyn Salgado led a memorial in Acapulco, with the national flag at half‑staff and a floral offering at sea for those who died or remain missing.
- Fonatur’s Sebastián Ramírez announced federal investment exceeding 1.8 billion pesos for drinking water repairs, sanitation projects, flood prevention and upgrades to the Costera Miguel Alemán.
- Tourism capacity has largely returned, with about 16,000 rooms open across roughly 290 hotels, though recent October readings showed hotel occupancy ranging from about 23% to 38%.
- Recovery is uneven: AHETA estimates 83–90% of hotels are operating, but many condominiums in Acapulco Diamante remain damaged, small businesses report funding gaps and trained workers left after job losses.
- Official counts stand at 52 people dead and 32 missing, with families still seeking closure and residents reporting lasting psychological trauma.