Mexico apparently lucked out with Hurricane Dean. Most of the country managed to escape the storm relatively unscathed. Part of it was pure dumb luck, with Dean's path avoiding major cities. It was also a fast moving storm, so heavy rains never lingered over any particular area. Serious flooding was thus avoided.
More importantly, the Mexican government moved quickly to prepare for Dean before it hit. Warnings were issued, evacuations ordered, and emergency shelters prepared.
On the other hand, if the United States had been responsible for the hurricane preparations, bodies would no doubt be floating in the streets of Mexico City today.
Mexico's oil industry also got off with light damage. Production at the nation's offshore platforms should be back up quickly, thereby minimizing any price disruptions in world markets.
Shipments of illegal aliens across the border are also expected to resume in the next few days.
More importantly, the Mexican government moved quickly to prepare for Dean before it hit. Warnings were issued, evacuations ordered, and emergency shelters prepared.
On the other hand, if the United States had been responsible for the hurricane preparations, bodies would no doubt be floating in the streets of Mexico City today.
Mexico's oil industry also got off with light damage. Production at the nation's offshore platforms should be back up quickly, thereby minimizing any price disruptions in world markets.
Shipments of illegal aliens across the border are also expected to resume in the next few days.
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