Three friends from America, two men and a woman, were found dead in their Airbnb apartment in a city in Mexico. The authorities confirmed that they died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

According to reports, Kandace Florence, Jordan Marshall and Courtez Hall were staying at a rental in a residential complex in La Rosita when they were found dead on October 30.&nbsp;All of them were in town for the Day of the Dead festivities.

The officials found an intense gas smell in the apartment, following which they concluded that the three were poisoned by gas inhalation.

A spokesperson for the attorney general's office told ABC News that the smell was coming from a defunct gas boiler in the apartment, which released carbon monoxide—a colourless and odourless gas.

The spokesperson said that one of the victims was found in the shower, which led the authorities to believe that it could have activated the boiler.

Commenting on the tragedy, an Airbnb spokesperson told the news outlet, “This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones as they face this heavy loss."

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"Our priority now is to provide support to those affected while the authorities investigate what happened and we are available to cooperate with the investigation in any way we can."

The US Embassy in Mexico said that it is in contact with the families of the deceased.

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"We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance," it said in a statement earlier this week.

"Out of respect for the privacy of the families, we have nothing further to add at this time."

The latest death comes a month after another American died from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in a vacation rental in Mexico City.

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Three friends from America, two men and a woman, were found dead in their Airbnb apartment in a city in Mexico. The authorities confirmed that they died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Three friends from America, two men and a woman, were found dead in their Airbnb apartment in a city in Mexico. The authorities confirmed that they died due to carbon monoxide poisoning. According to reports, Kandace Florence, Jordan Marshall and Courtez Hall were staying at a rental in a residential complex in La Rosita when they were found dead on October 30. All of them were in town for the Day of the Dead festivities. The officials found an intense gas smell in the apartment, following which they concluded that the three were poisoned by gas inhalation. A spokesperson for the attorney general's office told ABC News that the smell was coming from a defunct gas boiler in the apartment, which released carbon monoxide—a colourless and odourless gas. The spokesperson said that one of the victims was found in the shower, which led the authorities to believe that it could have activated the boiler. Commenting on the tragedy, an Airbnb spokesperson told the news outlet, “This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones as they face this heavy loss." Also read | Trump slams reports he was 'livid' at Melania for making him back Mehmet Oz "Our priority now is to provide support to those affected while the authorities investigate what happened and we are available to cooperate with the investigation in any way we can." The US Embassy in Mexico said that it is in contact with the families of the deceased. Also read | Shooting in Mexico bar leaves 9 dead "We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance," it said in a statement earlier this week. "Out of respect for the privacy of the families, we have nothing further to add at this time." The latest death comes a month after another American died from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in a vacation rental in Mexico City. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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With giant kites soaring the skies, the Guatemalan community of Santiago Sacatepequez commemorated its traditional ‘Day of the Dead’ celebration. Hand-made out of paper with striking designs, the 20-meter-kites took months to complete.

Giant kites fly in Guatemala as part of Day of the Dead festivities

The popular and spooky legend of La Llorona came to life in Mexico City on Saturday night (October 31) for a Day of the Dead tradition adapted for the coronavirus pandemic.

The legend of La Llorona comes to life for a spooky Day of the Dead spectacle

Many catholic communities will be celebrating the 'day of the dead' also known as the 'all saints day'. This year bakers in Bolivia are giving special tribute to those who died due to COVID-19.

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Mexico prepared on Thursday for more low key annual Day of the Dead celebrations. Markets at this time of the year would normally be crowded with people looking for sugar skulls, candy and paper decorations to decorate the burial places of their deceased loved ones, but most are virtually empty, with few people venturing out because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

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As the world deals with a deadly disease that risks bringing death to everyone's door, Mexico City's Museo del Carmen opens its doors with a Day of the Dead offering dedicated to health workers on the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

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Residents of Mexico City awoke on Tuesday (October 13) to find colourful skulls lining the capital's Reforma boulevard, as part of festivities in the lead up to Day of the Dead celebrations.

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Mexico City came alive on Friday (November 01) to celebrate the dead with a Day of the Dead celebration complete a with massive offering dedicated to iconic deceased Mexicans in the capital city's main square - the Zocalo.

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Mexico City dedicated its Day of the Dead parade on Saturday to migrants, just as thousands of Central Americans were trekking from the country’s southern border toward the United States under pressure from US&nbsp;President Donald Trump to disband.

In an a twist on the traditional dancing skeletons and marigold-adorned altars making their way down the capital’s main thoroughfare, the parade also referenced Mexicans who emigrated as well as foreigners who settled in the capital.

“The parade... is dedicated to migrants, who in their transit to other countries have lost their lives, and who in their passing through the country have contributed to a true ‘Refuge City,’” the Mexico City government said on Twitter.

In one segment, gray metallic panels representing the Mexico side of the US&nbsp;border wall were stenciled with the phrase, “There are also dreams on this side.”

Other presentations honored exiled Spaniards, Argentineans and Jews, Mexico City’s culture ministry said.

The event ahead of November&nbsp;1 and 2, when Mexicans observe Day of the Dead in town squares, homes and cemeteries, coincided by chance with the journey of a migrant caravan traveling into Mexico, many fleeing violence and poverty in Honduras and Guatemala.

Some plan to seek asylum in Mexico. Others intend to reach the United States, angering Trump who has threatened to close the border and cut aid to Central American nations.

The caravan arrived in the southern state of Oaxaca on Saturday and may reach Mexico City as soon as next Friday. City officials will make four shelters available to house the group, according to local media.

Their arrival may prompt tension, said Johan Rivera, 36, a parade spectator.

“It’s delicate... There are lots of things to think through and analyze,” he said.

The parade, which included dancers portraying Monarch butterflies, famous for their long migratory routes, ended at a massive altar decorated with skeleton figures that local officials dedicated to migrants who have died.

“Mexico has always, traditionally, been a country of crossings,” said Mariana Villalobos, 33, at the parade. “It has a long tradition in accommodating migrants as well as refugees. And the current political situation... shows this is something very much alive.”

Mexico City dedicated its Day of the Dead parade on Saturday to migrants, just as thousands of Central Americans were trekking from the country’s southern border toward the United States under pressure from US President Donald Trump to disband.

Mexico City dedicated its Day of the Dead parade on Saturday to migrants, just as thousands of Central Americans were trekking from the country’s southern border toward the United States under pressure from US President Donald Trump to disband. In an a twist on the traditional dancing skeletons and marigold-adorned altars making their way down the capital’s main thoroughfare, the parade also referenced Mexicans who emigrated as well as foreigners who settled in the capital. “The parade... is dedicated to migrants, who in their transit to other countries have lost their lives, and who in their passing through the country have contributed to a true ‘Refuge City,’” the Mexico City government said on Twitter. In one segment, gray metallic panels representing the Mexico side of the US border wall were stenciled with the phrase, “There are also dreams on this side.” Other presentations honored exiled Spaniards, Argentineans and Jews, Mexico City’s culture ministry said. The event ahead of November 1 and 2, when Mexicans observe Day of the Dead in town squares, homes and cemeteries, coincided by chance with the journey of a migrant caravan traveling into Mexico, many fleeing violence and poverty in Honduras and Guatemala. Some plan to seek asylum in Mexico. Others intend to reach the United States, angering Trump who has threatened to close the border and cut aid to Central American nations. The caravan arrived in the southern state of Oaxaca on Saturday and may reach Mexico City as soon as next Friday. City officials will make four shelters available to house the group, according to local media. Their arrival may prompt tension, said Johan Rivera, 36, a parade spectator. “It’s delicate... There are lots of things to think through and analyze,” he said. The parade, which included dancers portraying Monarch butterflies, famous for their long migratory routes, ended at a massive altar decorated with skeleton figures that local officials dedicated to migrants who have died. “Mexico has always, traditionally, been a country of crossings,” said Mariana Villalobos, 33, at the parade. “It has a long tradition in accommodating migrants as well as refugees. And the current political situation... shows this is something very much alive.”

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