Iguazú Falls walkways dismantled for first time as El Niño floods threaten park

For the first time in Iguazú National Park's history, walkways at Garganta del Diablo will be dismantled and moved to solid ground due to forecast intense rains and rising Iguazú River flood risk, closing for at least 40 days. This unprecedented safety protocol change signals heightened flood threat from El Niño, potentially impacting regional tourism and infrastructure resilience.