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At least 64 people dead, shelters packed as heavy rain and floods swallow Mexico

At least 64 people dead, shelters packed as heavy rain and floods swallow Mexico

"Heavy rains and floods occurred in five Mexican states left at least 64 people dead and 65 missing, according to Civil Protection.

Poza Rica, in the state of Veracruz, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis after the Cazones River overflowed. Footage filmed on Monday shows inundated roads and material damages. Authorities in the state of Veracruz urged the affected population or those in risk zones to evacuate their homes and take refuge in the various shelters activated in the state.
 “When we were told to leave, we didn’t believe anything. But at the end of the day, when the whistle blew, it was because the water was already in front of the house. We wanted to get away with what we had. Everything was lost: mattresses, stoves, refrigerators… We have nothing,” explains one local resident after being evacuated. 
State and federal authorities, together with the army, navy, and emergency teams, have launched a joint relief operation to provide immediate assistance and begin cleanup work, including the removal of mud and debris from affected neighbourhoods. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum visited the city of Poza Rica on Sunday. Sheinbaum, accompanied by Veracruz Governor Rocio Nahle and senior military officials, supervised sanitation efforts and met families who lost their homes. “She didn't come to get where we walk. And that's not fair. Let her come now, let her see it now, she said ‘it just happened the day before yesterday, it just happened yesterday…’ Madam, it has to start moving, this has to move because it smells bad. What did she come for, to show off? Why did he come to show off?“, said one angry neighbour.
 Sheinbaum acknowledged the scale of the destruction and announced that cleanup and recovery operations would be intensified with the support of the Secretariat of National Defense, the Secretariat of the Navy, the state government, and municipal authorities. The National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) reported that fatalities have been confirmed in the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, Queretaro, and Veracruz, with dozens of people still missing. The federal government said support operations for all affected areas will continue in the coming days.
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Small island, big dream - Fans celebrate as Cape Verde clinches first World Cup qualification in win over Eswatini

Small island, big dream - Fans celebrate as Cape Verde clinches first World Cup qualification in win over Eswatini

"Celebrations erupted at Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde stadium in Praia on Monday as Cape Verde made history by securing its first-ever World Cup qualification after defeating Eswatini 3-0. Footage shows fans waving Cape Verdean flags while cheering on their national team. Meanwhile, players can be seen taking selfies with the crowd and signing fans' flags. "It's an incredible feeling. It's a source of pride today to be able to qualify for the World Cup. This was impossible just a few years ago. We're a very small country, but we have a lot of courage," said Willy Semedo, one of the players. "It's a dream," Logan Costa, another player. "It's a dream for all of us. Being part of this generation is the work of all the generations that came before. Today, we're proud to be taking our country back to the World Cup." Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo, and Stopira scored to secure a home win for Cape Verde. The Blue Sharks finished four points ahead of Cameroon - who were held to a 0-0 draw by Angola - and claimed first place in Group D. Cape Verde is now the second smallest country by population to qualify for the upcoming FIFA tournament, after Iceland. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 48 national teams competing. The tournament is set to kick off in June, with the final scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey."