Bolivia declares nationwide emergency over El Nino as drought affects 78,000 families

Bolivia on Saturday, declared a nationwide state of emergency over the effects of El Nino.
President Rodrigo Paz signed the decree and ordered more rescue teams to the worst-hit areas.
Drought is affecting 78,000 families in six of Bolivia’s nine departments, with 75,000 cattle lost.
World Meteorological Organisation WMO forecasts El Nino will almost certainly continue through February 2027.

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