Nicolás Mariscal, member of the Advisor board and chairman of Grupo Marhnos in Mexico City: “The immediate response and humanitarian assistance that followed in the first days after Hurricane Otis devastated and isolated the port of Acapulco came from both the government and the private sector, as well as organized civil society. The need is immense and multifaceted. For instance, it is crucial to prevent a health crisis due to the environmental conditions and the accumulation of debris and garbage, which could lead to the spread of infectious diseases. Hurricane Otis had a devastating impact on both housing and the hotel infrastructure, which serves as the area’s primary source of income. Those employed in the tourism sector will need to be retrained in construction skills. Creating new sources of income and stimulating economic revival are essential. Additionally, the president of Mexico announced that more than 250,000 families were left without homes. Rebuilding the infrastructure is…”
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