Severe storms have caused widespread destruction across Mexico, with at least 47 people dead and 38 people missing in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain.

Around 260 towns, especially in mountainous regions, remained cut off from the outside world on Sunday and tens of thousands of homes were filled with debris and mud.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was confronted by protesting locals during a visit to the extensively flooded city of Poza Rica in the eastern state of Veracruz.

Those affected are demanding faster help from the authorities. Sheinbaum later said in a video message: "We know that there is a lot of despair and concern. We will take care of everyone."

Many roads and bridges were damaged by the raging currents of swollen rivers, with fallen trees and landslide

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