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Panama and El Salvador declare state of emergency amid El Niño-driven drought
El FinancieroLO·PA · SV · BR·about 15 hours ago
The Panamanian government has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a severe rainfall deficit projected between October 2026 and March 2027. This measure aims to mitigate the impact of El Niño on water resources, which is critical for the operation of the Panama Canal and domestic water supply.