Ecuador Santa Cruz flooding kills 1, leaves 2 missing, disrupts airport

Heavy rains on Ecuador's Santa Cruz Island caused flooding that killed one person, left two missing, and forced 80 evacuations. Road damage and airport disruption indicate significant local infrastructure impact. The event underscores vulnerability of Galápagos infrastructure to extreme weather, though broader regional implications remain limited.

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