The effects of the intensification of El Niño are being felt across Latin America, threatening crops, water resources, and electricity supply. Farmers, particularly in El Salvador, are trying to readjust to unpredictable weather conditions. Economic forecasts are deteriorating, with potential impacts on food security and exports. Regional governments must act quickly to mitigate these growing risks.
El Niño: a growing threat to the economy of Latin America
This article was updated at 02:25.