# Climate and energy impacts in South America

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/climate-and-energy-impacts-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-11-04T19:56:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Climatic phenomena, including El Niño, have caused significant disruptions to agriculture and infrastructure across South America.

In Ecuador and Peru, extreme weather has impacted crop yields. In Ecuador, maize production has been affected by both flooding in Los Ríos and drought in Napo. In Peru, high temperatures linked to El Niño have hindered mango flowering, with some production estimates dropping to 20% of normal levels.

As the situation progressed, challenges expanded to include energy and logistics. In Chile, storms and heavy rains caused electrical outages in Santiago, affecting road safety and emergency communications. In Ecuador, the combination of El Niño and government-mandated electrical disconnections has threatened industrial productivity, prompting calls from the Ecuadorian Logistics Association to integrate supply chain continuity into national planning.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Energy and logistics challenges face Chile and Ecuador amid climate risks

Climate events and energy instability are disrupting essential services and supply chains in Chile and Ecuador, prompting calls for better preventive infrastructure and logistical planning.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/climate-and-energy-challenges-impact-infrastructure-in-chile-and-ecuador

### 2026-10-22: Climate extremes threaten agriculture in Ecuador and Peru

Extreme weather, including floods in Ecuador and heatwaves in Peru, is threatening maize and mango production across the region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/climate-extremes-threaten-agriculture-in-ecuador-and-peru

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Cite as: Climate and energy impacts in South America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/climate-and-energy-impacts-in-south-america