Upate: Mexican Government Activates Relief Plan
Mexico’s Secretary of Defense has initiated a disaster-relief program to aid those affected by this week’s excessive rainfall, according to a new report. The program, which began last night, will continue until weather conditions improve. Adán González Martínez, the infantry lieutenant who commands the Seguridad Militar de San José del Cabo, said the efforts began last night with a series of patrols throughout high-risk areas. The Spanish-language article, which you can read here, also says there are currently just over 100 people who are...
read moreLos Cabos Weather Update
The average annual rainfall in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, is five to seven inches. Since Monday, the bustling tourist destination at the southernmost point of the Baja Peninsula has been hit with more than eight inches of rain—enough to close schools and businesses as they deal with repairs and to temporarily flood some city streets. As residents and city crews work to speedily repair damage, they also look forward to what will surely be a month-plus of even-better-than-usual conditions: blooming flowers, impressive...
read moreWhen It Rains, It Pours
A tropical depression located some 465 miles southwest of the Baja Peninsula has brought much-needed rain to Los Cabos and surrounding region. The showers—with intermittent thunder and lightening—began late Monday night and have continued on and off since then. Some establishments have had to close temporarily to deal with leaks or other storm-caused damage, certain outdoor activities are on hold, and crews are working to repair any issues to area streets. While the rain came as an unwelcome surprise to vacationers, it is one most residents...
read moreLos Cabos hosts G20 Summit next week
There’s no missing the preparations. Those who live and are visiting the Los Cabos region have seen the setup and increased security efforts for more than a week. Mexico is preparing to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit next week, from June 18 to June 19. The G20—which President Felipe Calderón described as the most important leaders’ meeting to have been held in the country—is the premier forum for international cooperation on financial and economical issues and brings together the leaders of 19 countries plus the European Union. In the next few...
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