People are confirmed dead after landslides in the northwest, according to authorities. Governor of the department says more than a dozen bodies have been transferred to medin for forensic information, and she will not rest until everybody has information. John kerry plans to leave his post as climate envoy. The 80yearold former u. S. Secretary of state is expected to attend two more major conferences before stepping down. He led u. S. Negotiations in three international climate summits and was key restarting talks with china. He intends to join the biden reelection campaign. With yuletide over,