Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Hundreds Feared Dead in Mexico Landslide VOA News 28 September 2010 Mexican officials fear hundreds of people may have been killed by a massive mudslide in the southern part of the country. Oaxaca state Governor Ulises Ruiz confirmed Tuesday that at least seven people are dead and 100 missing following the collapse of a hillside in the poor, rural town of Santa Maria Tlahuitoltepec.  Officials say the rain-soaked hillside gave way in the early mornings hours, engulfing 300 homes as people slept. Ruiz told local media the death toll could hit 1,000 in the town of about 9,000 people. On a post to his Twitter account, Mexican President Felipe Calderon called the mudslide regrettable. He said federal and state aid is on the way, but that officials were having a difficult time reaching the scene.  Official say bad weather has been interfering with rescue efforts.  Mexican officials blame the mudslide on days of heavy rains from a series of tropical storms that have drenched the region. Tropical storms and heavy rains are also being blamed for a series of recent mudslides across Central America.  [Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.] .