Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off Mexico's coast Hurricane Polo, churning off Mexico's Pacific coast, has been downgraded but is still described as very powerful. The storm is being fed by warm waters linked to the El Niño weather pattern. Hurricane Polo, moving off Mexico's Pacific coast, has been downgraded a category by meteorologists but is still described as a 'very powerful' system. Officials urged residents in coastal areas to remain cautious of strong winds and high waves. Experts say the storm draws its strength from unusually warm Pacific waters, a condition linked to the El Niño weather pattern. Tourism facilities and fishing ports in the region have begun taking precautions against potential damage.

Mexico's disaster management agencies continue to closely track the storm's path. Officials said evacuation plans remain ready in case of landfall, though the hurricane is currently expected to stay a certain distance from the coast. Read next Chile's Escondida, world's largest copper mine, gradually resumes after fatal accident Chile's Escondida mine, the world's largest copper operation, is gradually restarting production after a fatal accident halted work at the site. The mine plays a critical role in global copper supply. Argentina's agro-industry projects a record output for 2027 Argentina's agriculture and agro-industry sector is projecting total economic output of $54 billion for the 2027 cycle, almost 6% more than the current cycle. The early estimate is being read as a positive economic signal for the Milei government.

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