Uruguay prepares for El Niño impacts and judicial upgrades

In Uruguay, President Yamandú Orsi met with the Congress of Intendants to coordinate a contingency plan for the El Niño climate phenomenon. Officials warned of significant potential impacts, including the possibility of 25,000 displaced persons, 5,000 evacuations, and 6,250 affected homes. There is a 95% probability that these effects will persist until April, with northern departments expected to face heavy rainfall between October and December.

In Durazno, Mayor Felipe Algorta signed an agreement with the Judiciary to renovate judicial buildings and potentially host a judicial archive. The Supreme Court President, Doris Morales, noted that improving these facilities is essential for ensuring proper access to justice.

In Argentina, Mayor Walter Vuoto met with national deputies to discuss the country's socioeconomic context. The discussions focused on macroeconomic instability, rising household debt, and the loss of purchasing power affecting Argentine families.