28,000 hectares of Bogotá's informal settlements affected by wildfires linked to El Niño, President Petro declares "disaster and calamity" situation.
Bogotá's informal settlements are hit hard by wildfires linked to El Niño, a climate phenomenon intensified by climate change. Over 28,000 hectares of vegetation are affected, with fires destroying homes made of flammable materials. President Gustavo Petro declared a "disaster and calamity" situation, redirecting funds and seeking international aid. Vulnerable populations living in these settlements face heightened risks from both fires and precarious living conditions.
March 08, 2024
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