Army rescues 32 in Ensenada as floods and landslides endanger lives on Mexico’s Pacific coast

Air search and rescue operations are ramping up as twin storm systems batter Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing the deaths of at least five people. In response to Hurricanes Rachel and Simon, the Defense Ministry (Sedena) has activated Plan DN-III-E, its operational emergency management plan that places thousands of soldiers, sailors and national guardsmen on alert to protect and aid civilians durin…