Death toll rises to 72 in Mexico floods as recovery efforts intensify

MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities said Friday that at least 72 people have died and 48 remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through eastern and central parts of the country last week.Veracruz,MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities said Friday that at least 72 people have died and 48 remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through eastern and central parts of the country last week.Veracruz,