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Ecuador braces for stronger El Niño amid persistent infrastructure and adaptation gaps
ExpresoLO·EC·2 days ago
Uruguay's government, led by President Yamandú Orsi, is coordinating with mayors to advance hydraulic infrastructure projects in preparation for potential El Niño-driven weather events. The initiative aims to mitigate flood risks and other impacts, though specific timelines and funding remain unspecified. This proactive stance signals heightened climate-related vulnerability in the region.