Desperate Cancún Tourists Stranded As Wilma Evacuations Move
Thousands of visitors remain trapped in Cancún with about 6 000 airline seats available as officials scramble to evacuate 22 000 tourists. Many face long waits, limited water and power, and crowded makeshift counters at schools and hotels while tour groups are prioritized for quick departures.
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Bush takes blame for Wilma relief delays in Florida
Florida Governor Jeb Bush said criticism of FEMA was misdirected and that the state bears responsibility for relief delays after Hurricane Wilma. As deadly storm toll rose, residents faced hourslong waits for food water ice and gas while officials cited miscoordination power outages and misreleased distribution sites. The Miami-Dade mayor called the system flawed and warned supplies ran short at times. Presidential visit planned to aid recovery, with power restoration expected to take weeks.
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