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Latin America infrastructure and sanitation crises

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Persistent infrastructure failures, heavy rainfall, and stalled public works continue to cause widespread utility disruptions and safety hazards across Latin America. In Mexico, urban sanitation and maintenance crises persist. In Puerto Vallarta, a massive outage affecting over 120 neighborhoods occurred following a main distribution line break, while domestic waste accumulation continues to pose health risks. In Aguascalientes, the theft of cables and materials from water pumps is causing service interruptions. In the Las Mojoneras delegation, residents have blocked Avenida México to protest flooding and environmental contamination caused by obstructed canals and illegal waste dumping. New reports highlight expanding urban decay in Mexico. In Tlaquepaque and Tonalá, residents face dangerous open manholes, poor water quality, and deteriorating roads. Specific areas like San Sebastianito struggle with worn streets, while San Julián suffers from trash accumulation. In Zapopan and Las Agujas, unpaved roads, excessive weeds, and flooding hinder mobility. Additionally, in Piedras Negras, sewage overflows on Ruta Fiscal have created large pools of wastewater spanning nearly three blocks, affecting merchants and motorists despite ongoing excavation efforts by SIMAS. In Torreón, municipal authorities conducted cleaning and desilting operations at the ‘La Vega del Caracol’ canal to remove urban waste and vegetation that had reduced the channel’s capacity and increased flooding risks. In Argentina, Mayor Ezequiel Moiso confirmed an agreement to refunctionalize a water treatment plant, with a contractor selected for a reverse osmosis purification project expected to begin work within approximately 20 days. In Peru, residents in the El Chical basin report constant sewage overflows from drains, causing contamination and health risks; locals have criticized EPS Grau for failing to provide a permanent solution or proper disinfection protocols. Recent developments show escalating legal and environmental scrutiny.

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