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A kidnapping attempt took place at Zapopan’s Plaza Andares in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 2. Military forces were deployed to the mall, which led to a shoot-out with the criminals. At least one person was killed and six more were injured. More police officers have since been deployed to the vicinity to deter further criminal activity. Heightened security in the area is expected for the coming days.

On October 3, Hurricane Orlene made landfall in Mexico as a Category 1 storm. 85 mph winds were reported in Nayarit and Sinaloa states. The hurricane will weaken into a tropical storm after it crosses southern Sinaloa and western Durango states on early October 4. Landslides and flooding are likely result from heavy rain.

A magnitude 7.6 scale earthquake struck Michoacán, Mexico on September 19. The earthquake has reportedly killed at least two people and caused infrastructure damage to coastal areas. A tsunami threat has thus been issued for these areas in Michoacán for the coming days. Waves as high as 10 feet are predicted, and could cause further major damage and loss of life.