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Hurricane Polo sets records; landfall imminent in Baja

210 clusters · 1057 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Hurricane Polo hits Sonora and Baja California Sur

Hurricane Polo has set a meteorological record in the East Pacific by reaching Category 5 intensity on three separate occasions, with sustained winds of approximately 290 km/h. Meteorologist Colin McCarthy noted this pat

Global severe weather and tropical instability

5 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nicaragua weather: Tropical wave 40 to bring rains to Caribbean and central regions

Severe weather conditions continue to impact multiple regions, including Spain, Italy, Argentina, and Costa Rica. In Spain and Italy, authorities have activated emergency protocols and suspended public services due to ri

Forest fires in Dominican Republic protected areas

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Forest fires in Dominican Republic spark environmental and development concerns

The Dominican Republic has declared an environmental emergency following forest fires that have impacted over 150 square kilometers of land, including protected ecosystems such as Valle Nuevo, Jaragua National Park, and

Extreme heat and drought volatility in Central America

14 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Tegucigalpa water crisis intensifies as reservoirs hit critical levels

Central America continues to face volatile weather patterns characterized by extreme heat and shifting precipitation. In El Salvador, a severe meteorological drought has led to a third drought period. By late August 2026

Tamaulipas penal code reforms for support obligations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Tamaulipas Congress increases penalties for food abandonment

The Tamaulipas State Congress has approved reforms to the Penal Code to increase penalties for failing to meet food and support obligations. Under the new legislation, prison sentences for individuals who unjustifiably f

Severe weather and accidents in El Salvador

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: San Salvador tree collapse traps seven people in vehicles

Heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions in El Salvador have led to a series of accidents and emergencies. On September 6, multiple traffic accidents across various districts, including La Libertad and San Salvador,

Public service and infrastructure crises in Latin America

3 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Global sanitation and waste management challenges reported

Communities across Latin America continue to report widespread failures in public services, infrastructure, and administrative transparency. In Mexico, the Veracruz administration under Governor Rocío Nahle García is fa

Geological activity in Guatemala

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Latin America experiences multiple seismic events in Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Peru

In Guatemala, authorities addressed reports of rumbling sounds in the Hacienda Real area of Zone 16. The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Hydrology and Meteorology (Insivumeh) and the National Coordinator f