
The village of San Juan Grijalva was devastated by the landslide
Rescue workers in southern Mexico have found two bodies while searching for at least 16 people reported missing after a landslide buried their village.
The mudslides in Chiapas state were caused by heavy rains, which have also flooded 80% of neighbouring Tabasco state, leaving 500,000 people homeless.
At least 10,000 people are still cut off by floodwaters and many people are still waiting for aid supplies.
The floods that hit last week are some of the worst in Mexico's history.
During a visit to the area, President Felipe Calderon pledged nearly $660m towards relief and reconstruction work.
"I know it is not enough, but it is a start," he said.
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