Communities in Mexico are recovering from devastating floods, and a recent report reveals that drug cartels are exploiting the crisis to expand their control and gain public support.
Torrential rains, fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond, have caused widespread devastation in several states, including Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí.
Cartels are taking advantage of the crisis to win support in the hardest-hit areas.
Author's summary: Cartels exploit Mexico floods to gain support.